Kubota B2301 Workshop Manual

FRONT AXLE
B2301, B2601, WSM
5-S6
Front Axle Holder and Front Axle
1. Place the disassembling stand under the front axle.
2. Remove the front axle holder mounting bolts (1).
3. Separate the front axle holders (2), (3).
4. Separate the front axle from the front axle frame.
(When reassembling)
• Slide the coupling and the front cover to the front drive shaft.
• Align the front axle holders to the front axle frame, and align the
coupling to the bevel pinion shaft spline.
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(2) Disassembling Front Axle Assembly
Front Axle Brackets and Tie-rod Ends
1. Remove the slotted nut (4) and remove the tie-rod end (3).
2. Remove the front axle brackets (1), (2).
(When reassembling)
• Apply grease to the thrust collar of front axle bracket.
• Apply grease to the O-ring and be careful not to damage it.
• After tightening the slotted nut, install cotter pin as shown in the
figure.
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Tightening torque
Front axle holder mounting
bolt
200 to 230 N·m
20.4 to 23.5 kgf·m
147.5 to 169.6 lbf·ft
(1) Front Axle Holder Mounting Bolt
(2) Front Axle Holder (Front)
(3) Front Axle Holder (Rear)
Tightening torque
Tie-rod slotted nut
18 to 35 N·m
1.8 to 3.5 kgf·m
14 to 25 lbf·ft
Tie-rod joint
74 to 84 N·m
7.5 to 8.6 kgf·m
54.4 to 61.9 lbf·ft
(1) Front Axle Bracket (Front)
(2) Front Axle Bracket (Rear)
(3) Tie-rod End
(4) Slotted Nut
(5) Cotter Pin
KiSC issued 11, 2014 A

Kubota B2301 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Type	Compact Utility Tractor
Drive	4WD
3-Point Hitch Category	Category I
Fuel Capacity	6.1 gallons
Hydraulic System Capacity	3.7 gallons