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Read articles →This is a hands-on DIY walkthrough of the 100-hour front axle oil change on a 30 series John Deere (used here on a 3035D), not a review or buying guide. Chris walks through required tools (1-1/16 socket, 1/4 inch hex drive), the John Deere Hy-Gard fluid needed, checking the level, draining via the knuckle, cleaning the magnetic screen, and refilling. Best for owners doing their own scheduled maintenance.
An owner-operator on the SpringWoods Farm channel demonstrating routine maintenance on his own tractor, not a dealer or professional mechanic.
A 1 and 1/16 inch socket with a three-quarter inch drive, and a 1/4 inch hex drive to access the knuckle and drain on the bottom.
One gallon of John Deere Hy-Gard transmission fluid, part number TY6354, following the manufacturer recommendation.
No, the front axle on a four wheel drive 30 series John Deere does not have a filter, only a magnetic screen to catch metal shavings.
Remove the magnetic screen during draining, clean off the metal shavings and particulates, and make sure the ring on the bottom is intact before reinstalling.
