Right side drive motor install Bobcat 553

[Ducaticorse]

What is involved with reinstalling a right side drive motor into a bobcat 553. I am looking to pick a unit up on the cheap tomorrow and the issue at hand is that the original drive motor went bad, and the new one needs to be reinstalled. I've never tackled this specific issue before, so any info would be appreciated.

 

[Bobcatdan]

Motors are pretty easy to change. They bolt externally to the motor carrier, no need to go into the chaincase. Before you buy, make sure the system is not full of metal as other stuff could be wiped out as well.

 

[Ducaticorse]

Motors are pretty easy to change. They bolt externally to the motor carrier, no need to go into the chaincase. Before you buy, make sure the system is not full of metal as other stuff could be wiped out as well.

Thanks Dan.. Whats the best way to go about checking for metal?

 

[Bobcatdan]

Thanks Dan.. Whats the best way to go about checking for metal?

Spin the hyd filter off and drain it in a pan, that will give you a pretty good idea.