John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 284)

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TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS STEERING
TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STEERING BACKLASH
NOTE: To adjust steering backlash, put four washers
on bottom of sector shaft (B). Put enough
washers on top to reduce play. Adjust quantity
of washers top and bottom to minimize
backlash without binding.
IMPORTANT: Hard steering may be caused by
front axle spindle grease fittings that are
damaged or plugged.
1. Install shaft (B) with four bottom washers in
pedestal.
2. Install washers and snap ring (A) on shaft (B).
3. Install pedestal on tractor.
4. Align mark (F) on sector gear and mark (G) on
pinion gear (H) as steering pinion shaft (D) is
installed from the bottom of the tractor
5. Install washers (E) and cotter pin (C).
6. Install and fasten tie rods.
7. Install steering wheel on top of steering shaft (D)
and fasten with mounting hardware.
8. Turn steering left-to-right several times to test
steering response and feel.
9. Repeat adjustment procedure until minimum
backlash without binding is achieved.
M51991
B
A
M51994
G
H
F
M51991
D
C
E