John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 227)

SERVICE MOWER BLADE
SPINDLES—LATER 60-INCH AND 260
ROTARY MOWER
If, for any reason the spindle must be disassembled, be
sure to lubricate and torque parts as required.
IMPORTANT: Bushing (F) must be installed with
grease grooves on end of bushing
facing bearing (R) or bearings won’t get
any grease.
Bearing (M) must be install with sealed
surface side facing away from snap
ring (N) to keep grease within grease
cavity (P) and bearing.
During assembly, install bushing (F) with grease grooves
on end of bushing facing toward bearing (R). Also, install
bearing (M) with sealed surface side facing away from
snap ring (N).
After assembly, fill grease cavity (P) by applying
multipurpose grease to grease zerk (B).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
A—Lock Nut
Lock Nut (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N·m (103 lb-ft) B—Grease Zerk
Cap Screw (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 N·m (54 lb-ft) C—Key
D—Driven Sheave
E—Seal
F—Bushing
G—Hub
H—Washer
I—Spindle
J—Mower Blade
K—Washer
L—Cap Screw
M—Bearing
N—Snap Ring
O—Spacer
P—Grease Cavity
Q—Snap Ring
R—Bearing
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Mower Spindle and Jack Sheave Repair/Mower Blade Spindles
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