Packing Front Wheel Bearings (Adjustable Front Axle)

SERVICE INTERVAL - 600 HOURS

 

1. Park tractor on level ground, place transmission in park, turn off engine and remove key.

2. Block rear wheels.

3. Jack up front end of tractor.

causym CAUTION: Support tractor securely on stands before removing a wheel.

4. Remove hub cap, cotter pin and wheel nut.

5. Remove washer and wheel bearings. Clean all parts in solvent and blow dry with compressed air. Replace any worn or damaged parts.

6. Pack bearing with multipurpose grease. (See Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section.) Coat seal with grease.

7. Install bearings, washer and wheel nut.

8. Tighten wheel nut until a slight drag is felt when hub is turned. Back nut off just enough to install cotter pin in hole in wheel spindle.

9. Install hub cap and wheels. Tighten lug bolts to specification. Tighten bolts again after driving tractor 100 m (109 yd) and again after three hours and 10 hours use.

Specification

Adjustable Front Axle Disk-to-Flange Bolts -Torque 175 N·m (130 lb-ft)

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