John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 117)

OTHER MATERIAL
Number Name Use
M79292 MPG-2 ® Multi-Purpose Polymer Prevents parts from seizing. Apply
Grease to axle shafts.
LOCTITE ® PRODUCTS
U.S./Canadian/LOCTITE No.
TY6305/TY9485/764 Clean and Cure Primer Cleans parts and speeds cure of
sealant.
T43512/TY9473/242 Thread Lock and Sealer (Medium Apply to threads of brake
Strength) plate-to-axle cap screws.
® MPG-2 is a registered trademark of DuBois USA.
® LOCTITE is a registered trademark of the Loctite Corp.
REMOVE AXLE
1. Disconnect battery negative (—) cable.
2. Remove drain plug (A) to drain transmission oil.
Approximate capacity is 4.7 L (5 U.S. qt). After oil is
completely drained, install and tighten drain plug.
3. Raise rear of tractor and install support stands.
4. Remove rear wheel.
M33430
-UN
-25AUG88
5. Bend edge of washer (A) flat against drum.
6. Remove nut and washer.
7. Pull drum off axle.
If drum hits shoes, turn the adjuster to reduce the drag
on the drum from shoes.
If drum is tight on shaft from corrosion, remove drum
using a three-leg wheel puller. Do not use impact puller.
M36560
-UN
-25JAN90
MX,15905020,OTH-19-07MAR95
MX,15905020,1 -19-23FEB95
5M3,5020K,C -19-18DEC87
Group 20
Rear Axles
TM1590 (17MAY95)
50-20-1
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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20
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