John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 86)

4. Position differential assembly under tractor.
5. On 420; Hold differential lock linkage away from
differential using wire, tape, etc.
6. Lift and position differential assembly. Put drive shaft
on transmission input shaft. Turn pump shaft to align
splines.
420 Shown
M36578
-UN
-25JAN90
7. Position brake linkage and install install cap screws
(E) on each side of machine. Tighten cap screws to 100
N·m (75 lb-ft). Bend tabs (F) over flat of cap screws.
NOTE: Connect brakes on both sides of machine.
8. Install spring (C), plate or washer (D) and nut (B).
9. Connect spring (A).
A—Return Spring
B—Nut
C—Spring
Early Models
D—Plate (Early Models)
—Washer (Later Models)
E—Mounting Cap Screw (2 used)
F—Lock Plate Tab
Later Models
M77903
-UN
-19JAN95
M77332
-UN
-13FEB95
MX,15905005,33 -19-07MAR95
MX,15905005,34 -19-23FEB95
Transmission/Install Transmission
TM1590 (17MAY95)
50-05-26
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
50
05
26