John Deere AL182044 Reverse Lever Repair Kit - Sticky TPU Fix & PETG Buttons

This project provides a definitive solution for a common "sticky" issue found in John Deere tractors (e.g., 6000 series). The original AL182044 reverse lever features a TPU (rubber) coating that degrades over time due to hydrolysis, becoming extremely sticky and messy.

This repair method replaces the failing rubber with a combination of 3D printed PETG buttons, faux leather upholstery, and a liquid rubber finish for a result that is more durable and premium than the original part.