PTO Driveline Difficulties

Symptom Problem Solution

Driveline will not telescope correctly

Shield damaged.

Replace shield.

Lack of lubrication.

Clean and lubricate.

Tractor drawbar not installed correctly.

Check dimensions. Install drawbar correctly.

Driveline bent or twisted.

Replace.

Telescoping tubes worn.

Replace shaft and tube as necessary, apply John Deere EP Moly High-Temperature Grease, or equivalent.

Driveline vibrates excessively

CV joint balls/sockets worn.

Replace worn or damaged parts. Inject with John Deere EP Moly High-Temperature Grease, or equivalent.

Driveline bent or twisted.

Replace.

Driveline cross bearings worn.

Replace bearings.

Constant velocity joint worn or damaged.

Replace worn or damaged parts.

Splines on tractor shaft worn.

Replace tractor shaft.

Driveline will not stay engaged

Splines on yoke worn.

Replace yoke.

Worn pawls.

Replace parts.

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