John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 123)

16. Lock brake pedals together (318 and 420) and apply
park brake.
17. Loosen lock nut (A).
18. Turn nut until spring is 42 mm (1.650 in.) long.
Tighten lock nut.
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19. Apply MPG-2
®
Multi-Purpose Polymer Grease on
axle shaft.
20. Install key and brake drum.
21. Install washer and nut. Tighten nut to specifications.
22. Bend one side of washer over nut to lock nut in
place.
23. Install wheel. Tighten cap screws to specifications.
24. Remove support stands.
25. Fill differential with the recommended amount of
John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD
® oil.
26. Connect battery negative (—) cable.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Brake Drum-to-Axle Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 N·m (65 lb-ft)
Rear Wheel Cap Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 N·m (52 lb-ft)
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Rear Axles/Install
TM1590 (17MAY95)
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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