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Oslo: Yes, removing the 2 nuts and bolts that hold the fender brackets and sway bar brackets (if your tractor is equipped with sway bars) will allow you to remove the fenders. Ford originally used fine threaded carriage bolts here, and it can be difficult to remove the nuts if the bolts have been in place for many years. Oftentimes, the bolt head will turn within the square hole in the fender bracket. Because it is a carriage bolt, you cannot prevent the bolt from turning with a wrench. To avoid any problems I suggest that you heat the nuts to cherry red with a torch before attempting to remove them. Then remove the nuts with an impact wrench. If you do this you should have no problems. As a last result, you can cut the bolts with a cut off wheel and die grinder. Use anti-sieze on the bolt threads upon reassembly to prevent future problems. Regarding the steering gear: Simply fill it to capacity with the correct oil. If the oil runs out past the pitman arm seal(s), refill it with JD cornhead grease after it has run dry. Good luck. Dean
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