Summary: Replace wheel bearings on Massey‑Ferguson MF 6100 series by safely supporting the tractor, removing wheel/hub assembly, extracting bearings & races, cleaning/inspecting, pressing in new races & bearings, packing with grease or fitting a sealed hub, installing new seals, setting preload to spec, and reassembling with specified torque and cotter pin. Below are tools, safety steps, parts, and a detailed step‑by‑step procedure plus common pitfalls.

Safety precautions
- Work on a flat, level surface. Chock opposite wheels.
- Use properly rated jacks and axle stands (tractor-rated). Never rely on a hydraulic jack alone.
- Block transmission/parking brake engaged, engine off, key removed.
- Wear eye protection, gloves, and hearing protection as required.
- Keep bystanders clear.
- Release hydraulic pressure and support any suspended implements.
- Use correct lifting points in the manual. If any part is heavy (hub), get assistance or use a hoist.
- If cutting or heating metal, follow shop fire safety.

Tools and consumables (typical)
- Heavy-duty floor jack and axle stands (tractor rated) or lift.
- Wheel chocks.
- Metric/Imperial socket set and wrenches (including large axle/spindle socket).
- Breaker bar and torque wrench (capable of required torque).
- Impact wrench (optional, use carefully).
- Hub puller / slide hammer / bearing puller.
- Hydraulic shop press (preferred) or bearing driver / hammer & drift set.
- Bearing race driver set (set of correctly sized drivers).
- Seal driver / appropriate sized socket.
- Punches, drift, cold chisel.
- Snap ring/circlip pliers (if applicable).
- Bearing packer or grease gun + high‑temp wheel bearing grease (for serviceable bearings).
- Brake cleaner/degreaser, rags, wire brush.
- Micrometer / caliper and dial indicator (to check endplay / runout).
- New bearings, races, grease seal(s), spindle washer/nut, cotter pin or nut locking device, hub studs or bolts if required.
- Anti‑seize compound / thread locker (as recommended by manual).

Replacement parts required
- Inner and outer tapered roller bearings (OEM or equivalent).
- Bearing races (cups). Always replace races if bearings are replaced.
- Outer bearing seal (lip seal) and any inner seal used by this hub design.
- Spindle nut/washer and cotter pin (replace if stretched or damaged).
- New hub studs/wheel bolts if damaged.
- High‑quality wheel bearing grease (if serviceable bearings).
- Optional: complete replacement hub assembly (if severe damage/corrosion) — easier if hub destroyed.

Note: Use OEM part numbers from MF workshop manual or dealer. Torque and preload specifications must be taken from the MF 6100 workshop manual for exact numbers.

Step‑by‑step procedure
1) Preparation
- Park on level surface, chock wheels, set parking brake, remove key.
- Jack up tractor and support axle/hub with rated stands under the axle or frame per manual. Ensure stable support.
- Remove wheel: loosen wheel nuts, remove wheel and set aside.

2) Remove brake/drum/rotor (if applicable)
- Remove hub cap/cover. Drain grease if hub is serviceable; collect for disposal.
- Remove cotter pin and spindle nut/washer or retaining nut. Retain parts only if in good condition and manual allows reuse; otherwise replace.
- Remove hub/rotor assembly. Use hub puller or slide hammer if it’s stuck. On modern closed hub assemblies you may need to remove bolts.

3) Disassemble hub and remove bearings & seals
- Note orientation/position of bearings, races, seals.
- Pry out outer seal gently with a seal puller or screwdriver. Avoid scratching bore.
- Remove outer bearing (tapered roller) — it should slide out.
- Press/snap out inner bearing and inner race. Use press or slide hammer.
- Remove the bearing cups (races) from hub with a punch/driver or press. Protect hub bore.

How the tools are used:
- Hub puller / slide hammer: bolt into threaded holes on hub flange and apply steady pulls to break the hub free from spindle or bearing seats.
- Hydraulic press: support hub on cradle, press on bearing inner ring to push bearing out through hub bore; to remove a race, press out by supporting opposite face and applying force to the race.
- Bearing race driver: seat new race by driving it squarely into the hub bore until flush. Use progressively sized drivers to avoid cocking.
- Seal driver / socket: seat new seal flush and square by hitting driver with hammer; don’t deform seal lip.
- Bearing packer: fill bearing by forcing grease through until it comes out between rollers; or pack manually by pushing grease into rollers with thumb and palm until full.

4) Clean and inspect
- Clean hub bore, spindle, and all parts with brake cleaner. Inspect for scoring, pitting, or heat damage.
- Inspect spindle journal for wear: measure diameters and compare to manual tolerances. Replace spindle/hub if out of spec.
- Check bearing cups for damage (replace if reusing hub or if worn).
- Replace any damaged seals, studs, nuts.

5) Install new races and bearings
- Cold‑seat new races using the race driver matched to outer diameter of race. Drive squarely until fully seated. Do not hammer the race directly with a chisel.
- Pack bearings with grease or install pre‑packed bearings. If packing: use bearing packer or push grease into rollers until it extrudes between rollers; ensure full coverage.
- Install inner bearing into hub, then new seal (if seal goes between bearings), or install seal after pushing hub onto spindle per design.

6) Reassemble hub on spindle and set preload
- Slide hub assembly onto spindle carefully, ensuring inner bearing seats properly.
- Install washer and spindle nut. Torque to factory method: typically tighten while rotating hub to seat bearings, then back off to a specified preload or turn‑in limit. Exact procedure options:
- Method A (common tapered bearing): tighten nut to seat bearings, then back off to align cotter pin hole, or back off to specified torque/angle then secure.
- Method B (preload by torque): tighten to specified torque while rotating; then loosen and retighten to specified torque for final preload; lock with cotter pin.
- The correct method and torque values for MF 6100 must be taken from the MF workshop manual. If no manual, use these checks:
- Hub should turn smoothly with a slight resistance and no tight spots.
- Axial endplay should be within manual spec (check with dial indicator). Typical small endplay for tapered bearings is a few thousandths to a few hundredths of an inch; get spec from manual.
- Install cotter pin (or locking device) and bend ends; do not substitute thread locker for a cotter pin unless manual allows.

7) Final assembly
- Reinstall dust cap/hub cap and pack cap with grease if serviceable.
- Reinstall wheel; torque wheel nuts to tractor wheel torque spec (from manual).
- Lower tractor and remove stands. Re‑check wheel nut torque after first few operating hours.

Inspection and testing
- Run the tractor slowly, check for noise or heat at wheel hub after short run.
- Recheck torque on spindle nut and wheel nuts after first 10 operating hours. Check grease cap for leaks.

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Reusing old races with new bearings — causes premature failure. Always replace races with bearings.
- Contaminating new bearings with dirt — clean environment, use gloves, keep parts covered.
- Damaging seal lip when installing — use correct sized seal driver and press squarely; do not hammer seal into place.
- Incorrect preload/torque — follow MF workshop manual. Over‑tightening causes bearing overheating and premature failure; under‑tightening causes axial play and brinelling. Use a torque wrench and check endplay with a dial indicator.
- Not supporting tractor properly — collapse risks severe injury. Use rated stands and chocks.
- Misalignment when driving races — use a proper race driver and drive squarely; cocking a race damages bore.
- Reusing cotter pin or damaged spindle nut — replace these.
- Not using correct grease (for tapered roller bearing) — use manufacturer‑specified high‑temp wheel bearing grease.
- Ignoring spindle/hub damage — replacing bearings without repairing worn shaft/hub will fail again.

Notes and recommendations
- Always consult and follow the Massey‑Ferguson MF 6100 Workshop Manual for exact torque values, preload specifications, and any model‑specific steps (planetary hub designs or split hub variations).
- If hub is sealed (non‑serviceable sealed wheel hub), replace entire hub assembly rather than individual bearings/seals.
- When in doubt or if spindle/hub is damaged, replace the hub or consult a dealer/experienced shop.

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