John Deere 9630 axle bearing failure.

Customer noticed a hydraulic oil leak on the front axle of his John Deere 9630 tractor. After checking the axle bearing end play, I knew this axle was coming out! #johndeere #johndeeretractor #johndeeretractorpower #Johndeere9630

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[longlowdog]

Well, for anyone wondering why the labour bill is so much higher than the parts bill there's your explanation right there. Knowledge is hard earned and worth every penny.

[gstewartt]

55 minutes of pure excellence in knowledge and attention to detail! Loved every minute. Thank you for filming this!

[ludoweez]

I'm not a mechanic and I've never farmed a day in my life but this was amazing vid. Great to see the detailed repair process. Thanks for the upload!

[danteitelbaum]

Customers who bring their tractors to you surly get some of the most excellent quality work i have ever seen. Amazing checks on all the specs such attention to detail. GO ZK GO!!!!

[terrypaquette]

Been a auto mechanic for 12 years and I've never seen a repair like this before, so awesome to see! Keep up the awesome work and great videos!! Much love! 😄

[Vision]

Been doing repairs on cars for over 4 decades and never did the finer details like using the lead balls to get shim measurements, even though I should have a few times. I got the utmost respect for your attention to details and measurements.
You all are a credit to the craft and have me revisiting how I do work from now on.

[angelramos]

I am definitely no mechanic but I am firm believer in housekeeping. The way your shop looks will definitely reflect on your work. The shop is by far the cleanest I have seen.

[brianhind]

Zeth: What a marvelous video ! Your speech is about the right speed to convey technical info, no "UMMMS" or "AHHS" & you maintain an even audio level all the time. Your explanations, & your technique for executing this repair are second to none. I am not a mechanic, but I live in southern Alberta farming country & troubleshoot electrical & electronic problems for the locals. At 81 years of age, even if I was inclined to to jobs like you do, couldn't. I am always interested in watching folks who are experts with heavy equipment
fixing the problem at hand, & I ALWAYS learn something. Thank you for an excellent & informative video.

[tynewydd]

Zeth, Master Tech, perhaps not a good enough description of your skills. Just watched the video showing the work on the front axle. No software, no electronics, no laptop. Heavy lifting, special tools, working to tight manufacturing tolerance. Understanding heat and cold treatment of steels. Having to be careful with hot oil, hot bearings, being aware of the guy helping you. Carefully replacing bearings and rebuilding the housing to Deere's specifications. Welding, another skill needed. No wonder the customer would want to do the other side as well. If he watches the video he will see he made the right call. Yes it is more service work for the dealership, but also knowing that the tractor is repaired properly, will be good to go for the customer for a very long time. The previous video was the 8RX, all laptop, code, cables, adapters, software, old software, updates and improvements. From a blacksmith to a magician. So, Grand Master ? Great Master ? Deere Master ? Complete Master. Green Iron Pro might just do it. Thanks for the videos, a Master Class.

[AphexTwinII]

You're helper is something special, let me tell you. The look on his face trying to figure out which way to put the crow bar was a hoot.

[halwilliams]

Shows the importance of dealer support and techs who do quality work. Thanks.

[Charlee]

20:10 & 21:00 - when dealing with such fine tolerances & to prevent damage, fabricating/repair shops like Cutting Edge Engineering (located in Australia) will drop the metal rings into a liquid Nitrogen bath (-320F/-195C) for 8 - 10 minutes. The metal shrinks and simply falls into the barrel instead of being hammered into place.

[arzamumma]

Viewed 11-22-21 from Fairview, Illinois Hi Zeth I worked for Massey Ferguson Inc field engineering for 32 years. Regardless the color of the paint, you must be on top of your profession
having received the BEST FACTORY training necessary to perform the quality of work you presented. With the cost of this tractor, a grease monkey has no place working in your shop.
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP RULES. I subscribed to your channel. I am retired reminds me the days when I was working, keep up the good work and attend all training when come available :-)))

[jorgealdapa]

Back in the day, I use to work at my father's shop. He was a Ford agricultural tractors mechanic, later on change to new holland, watching you guys, bring me great memories.

[nickpersenaire]

You know Zeth, I watched this episode a second time and I have to say. A special thanks goes to your dealership also, allowing you to take the time to film and explain in detail your days task. Take care Bud and have a blessed Thanksgiving.

[jeffjones]

Outstanding video, I was a field millwright for over 45 yrs. People sometimes don’t understand all the experience and knowledge working people use to do there daily job. Thanks.

[wildedog]

When people think that mechanics just "slap" a set of new bearings in a machine, I'll gladly refer them to this video . Keep up the good work !

[iranmihanemast]

26:00 That was the right tool to fix that ring and also add two handles two side of the cylindrical hammer to ease your hammering force. keep up the good work. And for cooling the ring liquid nitrogen is the best cooling agent for shrinking the inner ring. thank you for video and detail info

[johndeerea]

Your a Legend 🍺🍺👍👍💚
At the top of your game.
I'm retired at 70, worked 47 years as master technician at German car dealerships.
Work safe, avoid injury👍👍💚

[darknes]

BIG shout out to these guys and farmers everywhere !
They keep the equipment working, for the farmers who feed us all !
Thank you!
Super smart customer, if the axle is already out...YUP replace all the bearings and seals!