Kubota — Replacing Crankshaft Sleeve
Repair & overhaul
From a Kubota service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Mount the sleeve with its largely chamfered surface facing outward.
Procedure
- Remove the used crankshaft sleeve.
- Set the sleeve guide to the crankshaft.
- Set the stopper to the crankshaft as shown in the figure.
- Heat a new sleeve to between 150 and 200 °C (302 and 392 °F) and fix it to the crankshaft.
- Press in the sleeve using the auxiliary socket for pushing.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Sleeve heating temperature: 150 to 200 °C (302 to 392 °F)
Source: Kubota service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.