John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 221)

10. Remove snap ring from top of right spindle.
11. Slide right spindle down out of axle to remove.
12. Inspect spindles for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary.
13. Inspect bushings for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary. (See procedure in this group.)
14. Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• On left-hand side; align marks made on steering arm
and spindle shaft.
• Apply multipurpose grease to lubrication fittings.
• Adjust toe-in. (See procedure in this group.)
M32072
-UN
-03AUG89
INSPECT AND REPLACE SPINDLE
BUSHINGS
1. Remove spindles. (See procedure in this group.)
2. Remove bushings (A) from axle using a long brass
drift and a plastic headed hammer.
3. Install new bushings using a plastic headed hammer.
Install bushings until they bottom against axle.
M36815
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-25JAN90
MX,15908005,30 -19-07MAR95
MX,15908005,31 -19-15FEB95
Front Axle/Spindles
TM1590 (17MAY95)
80-05-11
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
80
05
11