Adjustable Front Axle Type A - Adjust the Wheel Treads

Adjust axle knees

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   Adjustable Front Axle Type A

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

   IMPORTANT: Depending on tread width, the tie rods on both sides of the axle must be extended or shortened. See Use Tie-Rod Extensions.

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2. Unfasten lock nut (A). While doing so, hold tie rod (F) so that it cannot move.

   
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   A - Lock Nut

   B - Castle Nut

   C - Joint Arm

   D - Axle Knee Screws

   E - Tie-Rod Extension

   F - Tie Rod

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3. Remove cotter pin and castle 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 knee from a suitable hoist, and then remove axle knee screws (D).

6. Move axle knee to desired position, install screws (D), and tighten to 400 Nm (300 lb-ft).

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

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

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

   
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9. 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 information in this Section).

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

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Use tie-rod extensions

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A - Lock Nut (250 Nm; 185 lb-ft)

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

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

D - Castle Nut (100 Nm; 75 lb-ft)

E - Cotter Pin

Position of axle knee	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.)