Adjust Front Axle

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Adjust axle ends

Raise the front of the tractor and support it SAFELY under the center part of the axle.

Suspend the axle end from a suitable hoist, and remove clamp bolts (A) and axle end screws (B). Reposition axle ends to the desired front wheel tread. Re-insert screws in axle ends and tighten to 400 Nm (295 lb.-ft.).

Adjust tie-rods to desired front-wheel tread, re-insert clamp bolts and tighten to 50 Nm (35 lb.-ft.). Then check toe-in (see relevant passage in this Section).


Use tie-rod extensions

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A - Locknut (250 Nm; 185 lb.-ft.)

B - Short Extension L150047 (102 mm; 4 in.)

C - Long Extension L157909 (204 mm; 8 in.)

D - Slotted Nut (100 Nm; 75 lb.-ft.)

E - Cotter Pin

Depending on the position of axle ends (see illustrations of front axle), tie-rod extensions may be required.

Position of axle arm

Tie-rod extension required

1 and 2

No extension required

3 and 4

Short Extension L150047 (102 mm; 4 in.)

5 and 6

Long Extension L157909 (204 mm; 8 in.)


Install tie-rod extensions

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    A - Locknut

    B - Slotted Nut

    C - Joint Arm

    D - Axle End Screws

    E - Tie-Rod Extension

    F - Tie-Rod

    Raise the front of the tractor and support it SAFELY under the center part of the axle.


  2. Loosen locknut (A). While doing so, hold tie-rod (F) so that it cannot move.

  3. Remove cotter pin and take off slotted nut (B).

  4. Use a copper- or plastic-headed hammer to drive out the end of the tie-rod. Use a ball-joint puller, if available.

  5. Suspend the axle end from a suitable hoist, and then remove axle end screws (D).

  6. Move axle end to desired position, install screws (D), and tighten to 400 Nm (295 lb.-ft.).

  7. Depending on tread width, the tie-rod on both sides of the axle must be extended or shortened. See Use tie-rod extensions above.

    Before installing the extension, the joint arm must be disconnected from the tie-rod.

  8. Screw the tie-rod extension into the joint arm and then reconnect the joint arm to the tie-rod.

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    Install joint arm on steering arm, tighten slotted nut to 100 Nm (75 lb.-ft.), and install a new cotter pin.


  10. Hold the joint arm so that it cannot move and tighten the tie-rod extension to 300 Nm (220 lb.-ft.). Then check and adjust toe-in (see relevant passage in this Section).

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    After adjusting toe-in, tighten the locknut to 250 Nm (185 lb.-ft.). While tightening the locknut, hold the tie-rod extension so that it cannot move.

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