Replacing backend gaskets

[kevan]

Started to replace some of the seals and gaskets on the backend that I think need replacing, first problem, went to drain the oil and the previous owner has cross-threaded the backend drain plug, next remove brake bar that goes from left to right so I could repair that, next remove top hydraulic cover then remove plates below where oil pump is, I got the first round plate off no problem, I then taken all the bolts off around the rectangular cover but it seems to be attached to the oil pump, what do I do to remove this rectangular plate to put a new gasket in?

Kind regards,
Kevan

[mathias1]

Kevan, you need to unbolt the 3 or 4 bolts from the oil pump from above, it is possible you also need to take out the pto shaft

[kevan]

Hi Mathias,
Yes I taken the 3 bolts out from above and the plate still wouldn’t come off so I’ll try taking the PTO shaft out!

Kind regards,
Kevan.

[Emiel]

Don’t forget to drain the front transmission first, before pulling the pto shaft.

[kevan]

Thank you Emiel,
Jobs on hold now, had to go and get my appendix out