John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 122)

9. Clean the threads of all four brake plate cap screws
and threaded axle housing using Clean and Cure Primer.
10. Apply thread lock and sealer (medium strength) on
threads of brake plate cap screws (A).
11. Install brake rod in brake arm hole.
12. Install brake plate assembly (B) on axle. Install and
tighten four cap screws (A) to specifications.
13. Install brake support (C), lock plate (D) and two cap
screws. Tighten cap screws to specifications. Bend lock
plate tabs over flat of cap screws.
A—Cap Screw (4 used)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS B—Brake Plate Assembly
C—Brake Support
D—Lock Plate
Brake Plate-to-Axle Housing
Cap Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 N·m (50 lb-ft)
Axle Housing-to-Frame Cap Screws . . . . . . . . . . . 100 N·m (75 lb-ft)
M36570
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-25JAN90
14. Install spring (C), plate or washer (D) and nut (B).
15. Connect spring (A).
A—Return Spring
B—Nut
C—Spring
D—Plate (Early Models)
—Washer (Later Models)
Early Models
Later Models
M78048
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-13FEB95
M78049
-UN
-13FEB95
MX,15905020,4 -19-08MAY95
MX,15905020,9 -19-23FEB95
Rear Axles/Install
TM1590 (17MAY95)
50-20-6
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
50
20
6