John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 212)

6. Place a floor jack under center of axle.
7. Remove cotter pin from pivot bolt.
8. Remove pivot bolt nut and remove bolt through axle
(towards rear). Remove axle.
9. Inspect axle and pivot bushings for damage or wear.
(See procedure in this group.)
10. Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply multipurpose grease to pivot bolt before
installing.
• Tighten pivot bolt nut until axle is snug, but still free to
pivot.
• Adjust axle deflector adjustment bolts for smooth up
and down operation of axle. Axle should move freely
without sticking in one spot.
M32002
-UN
-03AUG89
INSPECT AND REPLACE PIVOT
BUSHINGS—316 AND 318
1. Inspect pivot bushings (A) and pivot bolt for wear or
damage. The pivot bolt should not be bent or have
stripped threads.
2. Replace bushings if necessary, using a driver set.
3. Inspect the axle for bends, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged components.
M31582
-UN
-17FEB95
REMOVE FRONT AXLE—420
1. Raise front of machine and block securely with jack
stands.
2. Remove cotter pin, if equipped, from steering cylinder
at steering arm on spindle.
3. Remove nut and bolt from steering arm.
4. Disconnect steering cylinder from spindle.
M31963
-UN
-28JUL89
MX,15908005,3 -19-08MAR95
MX,15908005,4 -19-07MAR95
MX,15908005,5 -19-07MAR95
Front Axle/Front Axle—420
TM1590 (17MAY95)
80-05-2
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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80
05
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