Lubricating Independent Link Suspension Axle-Tie Rod Internal Ball Joints

SERVICE INTERVAL -1500 HOURS *
* See your John Deere Dealer for Questions

 

NOTE: Contact your John Deere Dealer for questions or assistance in lubricating the Tie Rod Internal Ball Joints.

1. Remove boot retaining snap ring (A).
2. Remove tie band (B).
3. Slide boot (C) from inside steering rod (D) exposing ball joint.


A-Boot Retaining Snap Ring
B-Tie Band
C-Boot
D-Steering Rod

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4. Remove outer snap ring (A) from steering rod.


A-Outer Snap Ring

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IMPORTANT: Remove any burrs in snap ring grooves using fine sand paper or Emory cloth. If not removed, damage to components will result. Thoroughly clean area inside steering rod removing all dirt and filings. If not, damage to components will result.

5. Remove snap ring retainer (A).


A-Snap Ring Retainer

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NOTE: Do not remove inner snap ring. Grease may push ball joint from guide resulting in disassembling and reassembling components.

6. Compress snap ring enough to rotate in slot until it aligns with grease fitting hole.
7. Install grease fitting.


A-Grease fitting

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Grease Fitting

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IMPORTANT: Too much grease may damage O-ring (B).

8. Grease inner ball joint until grease (A) is visible around ball joint.
9. Remove grease fitting.


A-Grease

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Install Grease Fitting

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10. Install snap ring retainer.
11. Install outer snap ring.
12. Slide boot (C) back into steering rod (D).
13. Replace boot retaining snap ring (A).

IMPORTANT: If tie band is not pulled tight, dirt and other foreign material will damage components.


14. Attach tie band (B) to boot.
15. Pull tie-band tight.


A-Boot Retaining Snap Ring
B-Tie Band
C-Boot
D-Steering Rod

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