STEERING
8
9. Remove the hex nut and lock washer that
secures the right ball joint to the right axle
assembly using a 1/2” wrench and a 9/16
wrench.
10. Remove the right hand ball joint from the right
hand drag link.
11. Remove the left hand ball joint performing steps
8, 9 and 10 above.
12. Place the left and right tire assemblies in the
straight forward position.
13. Set the toe-in for the rim assemblies to 3/16”.
14. Thread the right hand ball joint onto the right
hand drag link until the mounting hole in the right
hand axle assembly lines up with the ball joint.
NOTE: Count the number of turns the ball joint
was rotated onto the drag link. This number
should be with in a couple of turns of the left
side. If there is more than a couple turns differ-
ence, then one or both of the drag links are bent.
15. Secure the right hand ball joint to the right hand
axle assembly with the lock washer and nut
removed earlier, using a 1/2” wrench and a 9/16”
socket
16. Secure the right hand ball joint jam nut to the
right hand drag link using a 1/2” wrench and an
11/16” wrench.
17. Install the left hand ball joint using steps 14, 15
and 16.
Axles
NOTE: The left and right axle have a “L” or a “R”
stamped on the end of the shaft for identification.
See Figure 3.4.
1. Jack up the front end of the tractor and securely
place on jack stands.
2. Remove the front wheel by popping the hub cap
off with a flat head screw driver.
3. Remove the cotter pin and the castellated
washer. See Figure 3.5.
NOTE: When installing the wheel, install a new
cotter pin in between the uprights of the castel-
lated washer.
Figure 3.4
Identification mark
Figure 3.5
Castellated washer
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