Tools & parts (typical)
- Clean rags, parts cleaner, degreaser, wire brush, compressed air
- Jackstands, wheel chocks, axle stands
- Basic hand tools, impact or breaker, torque wrench, seal driver / socket set
- Gear / transmission oil, drain pan, funnel
- Replacement gaskets, O‑rings, oil seals (input/output/PTO/axle), crush washers for drain & fill plugs, bearings if needed
- Puller / slide hammer, bearing press, emery cloth or fine file
- UV dye (optional) or dye‑capable gear oil for leak tracing

Ordered procedure with theory + how each repair fixes the fault

1) Safety & prepare
- Park level, chock front wheels, disconnect battery, raise and support rear on stands if you need wheel / axle access.
Theory: safe, stable lift gives access without movement that can mask leaks or cause injury. No repair will be reliable if tractor moves or contamination occurs.

2) Clean and inspect to locate leak source
- Degrease entire transmission/ rear housing and surrounding area. Let dry. Run engine / operate PTO/gearbox briefly while observing. Look for fresh wet spots; use UV dye if necessary.
Theory: oil follows gravity and seams, so cleaning lets you see origin. Correct diagnosis avoids replacing the wrong seal or gasket.

3) List likely leak locations and what they indicate
- Top cover / shift cover gasket: oil on top of gearbox or along seam.
- Drain / fill plug washers: drip from lower plugs.
- Rear axle final‑drive / wheel hub seals: oil at wheels/behind hub.
- PTO seal / rear output flange: oil at center rear or around PTO.
- Selector shaft / shift rod O‑rings: oil near shift levers/top cover.
- Input/mainshaft seal (front of gearbox): oil between engine and gearbox or leaking onto clutch.
- Speedo drive, breather or small plugs: local leaks.
Theory: understanding common failure points narrows inspection—gaskets leak where mating surfaces separate; lip seals leak where shaft wear or axial play allows oil to escape.

4) Confirm the leak source precisely
- Use clean paper towels to trace fresh oil, run engine under load (clutch engaged if safe) and re-check. Remove wheel or cover if needed to see hub internals.
Theory: oil can travel; visible drips may originate elsewhere. Confirming prevents unnecessary teardown.

5) Drain transmission oil (if the repair needs internal access)
- Place drain pan, loosen drain plug and drain oil, then remove fill plug to ventilate and speed draining.
Theory: removing oil prevents mess and contamination during disassembly and protects seals/bearings when removed.

6) Replace simple external seals/plug washers first
- Drain & refill plugs: replace crush washers and tighten to spec.
- Speedo drive and small plugs: replace O‑rings or seals, thread sealant where appropriate.
How it fixes the fault: compression of new washers/O‑rings restores the sealing surface that prevents oil escape at threaded joints or small fittings.

7) Top cover / inspection cover gasket replacement
- Remove bolts, lift cover, inspect gasket and mating faces. Clean surfaces, remove old gasket, fit new gasket or RTV per manual, torque bolts in star pattern to spec.
Theory: gasket fills microscopic gaps between mating faces. Replacing worn/flattened gasket restores continuous flange seal and eliminates leak paths caused by age, heat cycling, or loose bolts.

8) Selector shaft / shift rod O‑rings and bushings
- Remove shift lever/rod, inspect O‑rings, seals, and bushings; replace any worn components, clean bore and reassemble with light oil.
Theory: rotating/reciprocating shafts penetrate the gearbox; O‑rings/lipped seals stop oil at those dynamic interfaces. New seals restore lip contact and sealing pressure.

9) Rear axle / final drive wheel seal replacement
- Remove wheel/hub assembly, take off hub/retainer to access oil seal, inspect shaft splines and bearing condition. Install new seal with lip oriented to retain oil, check shaft for scoring—polish minor grooves or replace shaft/bearing if severe.
How it fixes the fault: the radial lip seal relies on an undamaged shaft surface and proper interference to block oil passage. Replacing the seal and correcting shaft damage restores the hydraulic barrier. Replacing worn bearings reduces axial or radial play that can break seal contact.

10) PTO / rear output seal replacement
- Remove PTO flange or rear housing as needed, pull old seal, inspect bearing and flange surface, fit new seal squarely and to correct depth, reassemble.
Theory: the PTO output is a rotating shaft; its lipped seal prevents gearbox oil from being thrown out at the output. A new correctly seated seal stops the oil migration seen as a rear leak.

11) Input / front mainshaft seal (if leaking)
- This often requires separating gearbox from engine or removing clutch housing. Replace the input shaft seal, check pilot bore and shaft runout.
Theory: the front seal prevents oil from passing between gearbox and engine. Replacing it restores the static/dynamic sealing interface.

12) Replace bearings or repair shafts if needed
- If seals fail because of shaft scoring, excessive shaft runout, or end‑float from bad bearings, replace bearings or machine/replace the shaft as necessary.
How it fixes the fault: seals depend on precise geometry and hard, smooth shaft surfaces. Bearings control alignment and axial movement; restoring tolerances allows seals to work reliably.

13) Reassembly with proper torque and sealing practice
- Clean mating faces, use correct gasket/sealant only where specified, torque bolts to factory values in correct sequence, reinstall plug washers tightened to spec.
Theory: uneven bolt torque or incorrect sealant use can warp covers or prevent gaskets from compressing uniformly, creating new leak paths. Proper torque ensures even sealing pressure.

14) Refill to correct oil type and level
- Use manufacturer‑recommended transmission/hydraulic oil and fill to level specified on dipstick/inspection port.
Theory: correct oil level creates correct lubrication and pressure conditions; overfill can force oil past seals, underfill can cause overheating and bearing damage that leads to leaks later.

15) Verify repair under load and recheck after run‑in
- Run tractor, shift through gears, engage PTO if relevant, and recheck for leaks. After a short period of use (hours), re‑check torque on fasteners and oil level.
Theory: thermal cycling and load can reveal marginal seals. Re‑checking catches any settling, retorques, or residual leaks early.

Extra theory points (brief)
- Why seals fail: heat, chemical hardening, abrasion from metal particles, shaft scoring, incorrect installation, excessive axial/radial shaft play, or internal crankcase pressure.
- Why breather matters: blocked breathers can pressurize gearbox and force oil out poorly sealed joints. Ensure breather is clear.
- Why cleanliness matters: contaminants abrade seals and bearings and prevent gaskets from seating; cleaning is essential for reliable sealing.

Typical failure → repair explanation examples (concise)
- Worn wheel seal → oil at wheel hub. Repair: replace seal and address shaft or bearing wear. Fix: new lip seal re‑establishes contact against a smooth shaft; corrected bearings eliminate excessive play that would alternate seal contact and allow leakage.
- Crushed/deteriorated top cover gasket → oil along cover seam. Repair: replace gasket, torque correctly. Fix: new gasket fills gap and resists compression set; proper torque prevents flange distortion that created leak.
- Loose or failed drain plug washer → slow drip. Repair: replace washer and torque plug. Fix: nickel/soft washer crushes to create a metal seal between plug and housing preventing oil escape.

Closing checks
- After repair: ensure breather clear, oil level correct, no external contamination, and re‑inspect after first few operation hours.

That is the ordered diagnostic → repair sequence with the theory for why each repair stops the leak.
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