John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 120)

INSTALL AXLE
IMPORTANT: Always use new seals. Damaged or
used parts will leak.
NOTE: Lubricate all seals with petroleum jelly during
assembly.
1. Install new seal 3 mm (0.118 in.) below machined
surface of differential using a 2-1/16 in. driver disk.
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2. Install spacer.
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3. Install axle housing and fasten with six cap screws.
Tighten cap screws to 81 N·m (60 lb-ft).
4. Install and tighten two hitch plate cap screws (A).
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MX,15905020,3 -19-23FEB95
M21,5020R,15 -19-14MAY85
MX,15905020,8 -19-23FEB95
Rear Axles/Install
TM1590 (17MAY95)
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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