I have read several posts regarding power steering leaks at top of steering shaft on this model tractor. This leak on my tractor is not continuous but is getting to be more often and my power steering becomes almost like manual steering. I pulled the steering wheel and the rubber/metal bushing has some really worn areas on bottom of rubber portion. Also, is the shaft other posters mention as having a groove worn in it at the top of the shaft just under the steering wheel? This shaft on my tractor does not have such a groove or show any significant wear. Would someone please offer your experience with this issue?
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You will need to pull the cowel and remove the top of the steering column #34.
The seal that's leaking is #35.
You REALLY should also replace the lower seal #14 while you are in there as sure enough it will start leaking too.
You need a manual - at least get the I&T FO-31 manual - available from this site, to learn how to properly tighten and stake the upper nut #21.
The FO-31 manual is for the 2000, 3000, 4000 tractors but the steering on your 3400 is identical to a 3000.
If you have troubles it's best to ask on the Ford Board.
Lot of good help over there but don't call it an Industrial. It's a Utility.
Ford Board
The seal that's leaking is #35.
You REALLY should also replace the lower seal #14 while you are in there as sure enough it will start leaking too.
You need a manual - at least get the I&T FO-31 manual - available from this site, to learn how to properly tighten and stake the upper nut #21.
The FO-31 manual is for the 2000, 3000, 4000 tractors but the steering on your 3400 is identical to a 3000.
If you have troubles it's best to ask on the Ford Board.
Lot of good help over there but don't call it an Industrial. It's a Utility.
Ford Board
Thanks for your reply Roy. I changed that filter a few weeks back and have logged less than 50 hours since change. I personally have not changed this filter before and do not know if I may have gotten something wrong when I replaced the reservoir. Everything seems to be okay from the outside except I have a small drip around the bolt that goes into the back of the power steering pump reservoir to hold the reservoir on. Have not been able to stop this drip. Have replaced washer on bolt three times but can never get drip stopped. Would changing that filter again so soon be something I should consider?
Ultradog
Thanks again for the information you gave me yesterday. There is a tractor dealer near by(not a Ford dealer) that had a FO-31 manual and let me read how to install this seal. I saw right away I was too much a novice to tackle this job and did not have some of the tools necessary to remove and replace some of the parts. Your information certainly saved me time and money by knowing where to look to get repair information and to understand I was not qualified to make the repair. I certainly appreciate your time and knowledge. Hope I will be able to do the same for someone when I gain more knowledge about tractors and tractor repair work.
Thanks again for the information you gave me yesterday. There is a tractor dealer near by(not a Ford dealer) that had a FO-31 manual and let me read how to install this seal. I saw right away I was too much a novice to tackle this job and did not have some of the tools necessary to remove and replace some of the parts. Your information certainly saved me time and money by knowing where to look to get repair information and to understand I was not qualified to make the repair. I certainly appreciate your time and knowledge. Hope I will be able to do the same for someone when I gain more knowledge about tractors and tractor repair work.
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