John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 138)

20. Inspect steering shaft bushings for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
21. Remove bushings using a pilot bearing puller.
22. Installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
• If removed, install steering shaft bushings using a
driver set.
• Apply multipurpose grease to I.D. of steering shaft
bushings.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Gearbox Mounting Cap Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 N·m (70 lb-ft)
Steering Wheel-to-Shaft Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 N·m (133 lb-in.)
Pitman Arm Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 N·m (165 lb-ft)
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DISASSEMBLE AND INSPECT STEERING
GEARBOX AND SHAFT
1. Put an open-end wrench between both steering shaft
universal joints.
2. Turn steering shaft using locking pliers to determine
amount of play at universal joints. Replace steering shaft
if play exists.
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3. Remove cap screw and washer from universal joint.
4. Remove steering shaft from gearbox.
5. Inspect steering shaft spline for wear or damage.
Replace if necesary.
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Steering—316/Gearbox
TM1590 (17MAY95)
60-05-6
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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