John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 219)

10. Connect steering cylinder to spindle.
11. Install bolt and nut through steering arm and
cylinder.
12. Install cotter pin, if equipped, in steering arm bolt.
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13. Adjust axle deflector bolts for smooth up and down
operation of axle.
14. Test for proper axle deflector adjustment, by pushing
down on a wheel. The axle should move freely without
sticking in one spot. Readjust if necessary.
15. Lower tractor from jack stands.
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REMOVE AND INSTALL SPINDLES
NOTE: The 316 has manual steering and is connected
to the steering arm by a drag link. The 318 and
420 have power steering and are connected to
the steering arm by a cylinder.
1. Raise front of machine and block securely with jack
stands.
2. Remove front wheels.
3. Remove cotter pin, if equipped, from steering
link/cylinder at steering arm on left spindle.
420 Shown
4. Remove nut and bolt (318 and 420) from arm.
5. Disconnect steering link/cylinder from steering arm.
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Front Axle/Spindles
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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