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Read articles →An owner-operator documents a real field breakdown on a Mahindra 4035, three sheared front wheel hub bolts discovered mid-brush-hogging. The video walks through trailering the disabled tractor home, navigating the Mahindra online parts catalog, disassembling the hub, inspecting bearings and spindle teeth, and discovering a backordered part that ultimately leads to a $1,000 manufacturer upgrade kit. Part 1 of a series; most useful to Mahindra owners facing similar hub or spindle issues.
An owner-operator sharing a hands-on repair experience from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
The spindle teeth were worn and chewed up, and a washer meant to be circular had worn into a triangular shape, which likely contributed to the three bolts shearing off.
The dealer could not order it because it was backordered. Research found that replacement parts with the same part number actually had a different hole configuration, one large threaded hole plus a smaller hole, not three.
A kit is sold that includes a redesigned spindle with one large hole and smaller holes for a roll pin, a new bevel gear, and components to replace the swivel housing. It costs a little over $1,000 with tax and shipping.
The flange bolts holding the hub are 18 mm, and there are nine of them to remove before the hub comes apart.
