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8N loose steering

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Doug

04-06-2004 16:57:34




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On my older 8N, the steering is loose. I can turn the steering wheel about 1/4 to 1/2 turn without moving the tires. Are these hard to adjust?




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Pitch

04-06-2004 18:01:37




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 Re: 8N loose steering in reply to Doug, 04-06-2004 16:57:34  
There is some adjustment there but the method depends on the year of the N. On the earlier models there is a disc with three of four capscrews remove the bolts (after taking the weight off the front wheels) and turn the discs to the next bolt hole.I think that the left will turn forward and the right the other direction. On the newer ones there is a locknut and screw arrangement loosen the nut and tighten the screw. That is the easy answer, most likely especially if the tractor has had a loader on it the thrust bearings inside will need replacing.

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Doug

04-06-2004 18:36:11




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 Re: Re: 8N loose steering in reply to Pitch, 04-06-2004 18:01:37  
The tractor didn't have a loader. There are four capscrews. Are you saying to rotate the outside covers one position? the manual did say to rotate one clockwise and the other counterclockwise, but I didn't understand it fully. Doug.



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Dan

04-08-2004 10:32:07




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 Re: Re: Re: 8N loose steering in reply to Doug, 04-06-2004 18:36:11  
Doug - you have to envision what the inside of the early 8N steering box looks like, then it makes perfect sense. The steering rod from the steering wheel comes down inside the steering box towards the front of the box. Then, your left side steering sector is snugged up against the steering rod gear. Then, your right side steering sector is snugged up against the left side steering sector, so that when the left sector turns, it makes the right side turn the opposite direction (this way one arm moves forward, and the other moves back - thus making the wheels turn in the same direction). You want to snug the steering sectors up, so you want them to be pushed TOWARDS the steering rod gear, or the front of the tractor. And, you want the left one tightened up FIRST, if you don't, you will move the right sector forward and snug it up against the left sector, only to then move the left forwards and AWAY from the right (remember, the left side is in the middle)- which you just snugged up. So, move the left sector first, and to move it towards the front of the tractor, you have to turn it counter clockwise (towards the front). Then you move around to the right side and move it forward, which will be clockwise. Hope this helps.

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Dan

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Pitch

04-06-2004 18:46:26




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 Re: Re: Re: 8N loose steering in reply to Doug, 04-06-2004 18:36:11  
I would do just one position at a time and then check for improvement, make sure that you do both sides equally. You are not going to get it perfect because for sure there is some wear on the bearings.



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Doug

04-06-2004 18:54:17




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 8N loose steering in reply to Pitch, 04-06-2004 18:46:26  
thanks a lot. I'll give it a try over the weekend. Doug.



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