John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 150)

31. Adjust over center preload:
• Back off preload adjuster until it stops, then turn it in
one full turn.
• Center gear travel by rotating shaft.
• Check torque required to turn worm shaft. Record
reading.
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• Turn preload adjuster in, until rolling torque required to
turn worm shaft is 0.50—1.20 N·m (4—10 lb-in.) more
than first reading.
• Install lock nut. Hold preload adjuster screw and tighten
lock nut to 34 N·m (25 lb-ft).
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32. Install steering shaft onto worm shaft as shown.
Tighten cap screws to 24 N·m (212 lb-in.).
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Steering—316/Gearbox
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316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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