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How Do I Fix My Final Drive?

In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to review some hints and tips for how to repair your own final drive. We'll begin with some guidelines for installation and removal, followed by taking your final drive apart and dealing with different types of repairs.

What's Wrong With My Final Drive Motor?

You've got quite a bit of money invested in your final drive motors, and when they go down it impacts your entire operation and your bottom line. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we'll review common symptoms of final drive problems, what they mean, and how to troubleshoot them.

Bobcat T190 Drive Shaft Bushings

In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to look at a Bobcat T190 drive shaft bushing that came into the shop. We’ll discuss the basics about bushings, their need for lubrication, what went wrong with this particular bushing, and how this affected final drive performance overall.

Final Drive Problem: High-Pitched Squeaking Sound

Does your final drive wail like a wounded animal? Scream like a banshee? Whine like an angry baby? Make unbearable squealing sounds?  Find out why in this Shop Talk Blog post where we discuss what causes the problem and how to solve it.

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