John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 67)

NOTE: There are different versions of the swashplate
control arm. Also, attaching swashplate control
arm to the control shaft on transmission is
different. Some machines use a safety wire and
roll pin, others use a nut and cap screw.
6. Remove safety wire and roll pin (A) or nut and cap
screw to disconnect transmission control linkage.
Early Model Shown
M36541
-UN
-25JAN90
7. Disconnect two hoses (A and B).
8. Disconnect oil fill tube hose (C).
M36542
-UN
-25JAN90
MX,15905005,13 -19-23FEB95
MX,15905005,14 -19-23FEB95
Transmission/Remove Transmission
TM1590 (17MAY95)
50-05-7
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
50
05
7