It's a relatively straight-forward job. A few tips from my experience:
- An engine hoist, or a tractor with a front loader will make the rest of the job MUCH easier/safer.
- Jack the front end then support the tractor with timber cribbing or similar beneath the clutch housing so the front wheels are off the ground. Be sure to block the rear wheels both front and back, and set the brakes!
- Remove the lower bolster/wheel assembly. Note one of the 4 bolts (the right front) has an extended head. It sets the left/right steering stop. When reinstalling the front wheels this bolt must replaced in the same location with the pivot shaft in the "straight ahead" position.
- The pivot shaft gear is on a tapered spline. To remove take out the cotter pin then loosen the nut on top of the gear 2-3 turns. A few good licks from a large hammer/sledge should pop the gear and let the pivot shaft drop. Protect the nut with a scrap of soft metal while hammering. And remember the pivot shaft is HEAVY - watch your toes!
- The old bushings are best removed by splitting with a cold chisel then collapsing so they can be pulled out.
- New bushings should go in easily with a bit of light tapping. Be sure to align the lube hole in the lower bushing with the grease fitting on the fixed bolster. Or remove the grease fitting and drill through the bushing wall after it's in place.
- The shaft seal can be a stinker to install. I turned a "tool" from a wood dowel scrap to position and knock the seal into place.
- Even with a new seal the steering box is likely to have a slow oil leak on account of shaft wear in the seal area. Better idea is to pack the box solid with good quality grease - it'll lube the worm gears just fine and it won't leak past the seal.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Talk of the Town: Repairin a Gas Tank - by Staff. This interesting discussion is from the Tool Talk Discussion Forum. Remember that safety is your first priority - make sure you know what you are doing before attempting a potentially dangerous activity!
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
