Hi, both the lift and tilt spools are leaking hydraulic fluid badly and I’m thinking I need to change the orings in them. My question is if it’s possible to do without removing the valve from the machine. I’ve never taken one apart before. I can acces the front and back somewhat. Thanks
Separate the backhoe from the tractor and remove the valve. It is easier than being a contortionist and doing it on the machine. Reseal all of the spools now so you don't have to do it again when the others start to leak. Get a lot of colored zip ties and use them to keep the hose locations where they belong.
Is this the loader valve or the backhoe valve?
Sorry, for not clarifying. It is the loader valve.
You can remove the spools from the valve while it’s on the machine but it’s easier if you remove it.
It’s the loader valve
Ok, thanks. That’s what I thought may be the case. I have the parts diagram but unsure of the disassembly process of removing the spools. It looks like maybe they unscrew from the back. Does that sound right?
This is the same one I found online.
Yeah should just take spring housings off and remove spools. They both have detents so remove spool with housings.
Ok, thanks. Guess I gotta start trying to get all the hydraulic lines off.
Looking at it more, I think if I take the air tank off I could get these out much easier than all those hydraulic lines. Does that make sense?