John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 162)

43. Remove nuts holding the four bolts to the fixture,
and remove the bolts.
44. Inspect bolts for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary.
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ASSEMBLE STEERING VALVE AND
COLUMN
IMPORTANT: Always use new seals and O-rings.
Damaged or used parts will leak.
NOTE: Lubricate all seals and O-rings with petroleum
jelly during assembly.
1. Apply clean John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD ® oil
on all internal parts.
2. Install four bolts, with short threaded end down, in
fixture. Install nuts and tighten finger tight.
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3. Install bushing into steering tube with recess facing
into tube, using a driver set. Install bushing 2.5 mm
(0.100 in.) below top of steering tube.
4. Slightly bend edges of steering tube over bushing
using a punch.
5. Apply multipurpose grease to inside of bushing.
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