Clean, Pack, and Adjust Front Non-Powered Axle Wheel Bearings-If Equipped

1. Raise machine so steer wheels are off ground. Remove hub cap (J), pull cotter pin (I) from spindle and remove slotted nut (K).

2. Slip off special washer (L) and outer bearing cone (H). Remove wheel and hub assembly. Then remove seal (A) and inner bearing cone (C) from hub (E).

3. Clean all dirt and grease from bearings, bushing (B), spindles, and hub assemblies.

4. Inspect bearing cups (D and G) and cones (C and H) for damage or excessive wear. Replace damaged parts as necessary.

5. If a new bearing cup must be installed, drive out the old one and install a new cup with the cupped face outward.

6. Inspect grease seals for damage or hardened lips and replace as necessary.

7. Pack bearings and coat seal lips with John Deere Multi-Purpose Grease or equivalent. See Grease. (Section 3-1.)

8. Install seal (A), bushing (B), and inner bearing cup (D). Fill gap between inner bearing cup and seal with grease. Assemble balance of parts except cotter pin and hub cap. Tighten slotted nut to specification.

Specification

Front Wheel Bearing Slotted Nut -Torque 47 N·m  35 lb-ft

9. Turn wheel several revolutions. Tighten nut again to specification. Turn nut counterclockwise to nearest slot and install cotter pin. If hole of spindle is in line with a slot after tightening, turn nut counterclockwise to next slot.

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A-Seal
B-Bushing
C-Inner Bearing Cone
D-Inner Bearing Cup
E-Hub
F-Pipe Plug
G-Outer Bearing Cup
H-Outer Bearing Cone
I-Cotter Pin
J-Hub Cap
K-Slotted Nut
L-Washer

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10. Remove pipe plug (F) from wheel hub and install lubrication fitting. Lubricate wheel hub assembly until grease starts to exit past outer bearing cone (H). Remove lube fitting and install pipe plug.

11. Lower machine to the ground and install hub caps.

TX,85,BD2164 -19-02MAR07-2/2