John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 211)

SPECIAL OR ESSENTIAL TOOLS
NOTE: Order tools according to information given in the
U.S. SERVICE-GARD™ Catalog or in the
European Microfiche Tool Catalog (MTC).
Installer Sleeve.............................JDM8-3
For 420 tractor; Used to install PTO shaft asssembly into
pivot pin.
REMOVE AND INSTALL FRONT AXLE—316
AND 318
NOTE: The 316 has manual steering and is connected
to the steering arm by a drag link. The 318 has
power steering and is connected to the steering
arm by a cylinder.
1. Raise front of machine and block securely with jack
stands.
2. Remove cotter pin, if equipped, from steering
link/cylinder at steering arm on spindle.
318 Shown
3. Remove nut and bolt (318) from arm.
4. Disconnect steering link/cylinder from spindle.
M31963
-UN
-28JUL89
5. Loosen axle deflector adjustment bolts and turn in to
allow maximum clearance.
M32000
-UN
-03AUG89
DX,TOOLS -19-05JUN91
MX,15908005,A -19-08MAR95
MX,15908005,1 -19-20MAR95
MX,15908005,2 -19-15FEB95
Group 05
Front Axle
TM1590 (17MAY95)
80-05-1
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
80
05
1