John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 292)

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3/21/97
FRONT AXLE MISCELLANEOUS
FRONT AXLE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Safely support front of tractor.
2. Remove front wheels.
3. Disconnect draft arms (D) from axle.
4. Remove tie rods (C) at spindle arms.
5. Remove muffler shield(s) and muffler (B).
6. Remove pivot cap screw (A).
7. Remove axle and replace parts as necessary.
8. Grease and install axle. Tighten pivot cap screw to
specification.
9. Install muffler to specification.
10. Install muffler shield(s).
11. Connect tie rods to axle (long leg in axle spindle).
12. Connect draft arms to axle.
Specifications:
Pivot Cap Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 N•m (40 lb-ft)
Muffler-To-Engine Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19—30 N•m (168—265 lb-in.)
Tie Rod Nuts (STX30 & STX38 SN —210000) . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).
REPAIR
1. Remove axle.
2. Remove bushing (I), you may need to use a driver
and hammer or an hydraulic press.
NOTE: If new axle is being installed, original bushing
can be used if in good condition. If front axle
pivot grease fittings are damaged or plugged,
pivot could seize up due to lack of lubrication.
3. Grease axle pivot ID and bushing OD and install.
Tighten axle spindle nut to specification.
4. Grease (use Du Bois’ MPG-2®) spindle shafts
before installing rims.
Specifications:
Axle Spindle Nut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 N•m (40 lb-ft)
M55893
D
C
B
C
A
M58338
Cap
(2 Used)
Snap Ring
(2 Used)
Ball Bearing
(4 Used—2 Each Rim)
Rim (2 Used)
Tire Valve (2 Used)
(Mount To Inside)
Spindle
Shaft
Tire Rod
(2 Used)
Washer (4 Used)
Cotter Pin (4 Used)
Axle Spindle Nut
Washer
Pivot Grease Fitting
Axle
Spindle Grease
Bushing
Washer
Cap Screw
Fitting (2 Used)
Assembly
STX30 & STX38 ( —210000)
Use Nuts Instead Of Cotter Pins