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SHOP MANUAL
JOHN DEERE
SERIES 4055—4255—4455—4555—4755—4955

TKe basic tractor serial number piate is iocated at the

rear of the transmission case. The engine seriai number
piate is iocated on right side of engine block behind the
injection pump. The transmission seriai number plate
is located on the left side of transmission case. The
front-wheel drive serial number piate is iocated on the
right rear of axle housing. The hydrauiic pump serial
number plate is iocated on the top right side of pump
housing. The Sound-Gard body seriai number piate is
iocated on the windshieid wiper motor access door
header.

INDEX (By Starting Paragraph)

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BRAKES
Bleeding 181 181 181 181 181 181
Brake Accumulator . 183 183 183 183 183 183
Brake Pistons, Plates & Discs 184 184 184 184 184 184
Brake Valve 182 182 182 182 182 182
Operation and Adjustment 180 180 180 180 180 180

CLUTCH
Traction Clutch (Perma Clutch) 95 95 95 95 95 95
Traction Clutch (Power Shift) 133 133 133 133 133 133
'*.''".
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan and Viscous Clutch 52 52 52 52 52 52
Radiator 51 51 51 51 51 51
Thermostats and Water Manifold... 54 54 54 54 54 54
Water Pump 53 53 53 53 53 53

DIESEL SYSTEM
Adjustment 68 68 68 68 68 68
Aneroid 67 67 67 67 67 67
Filter and Bleeding 62 62 62 62 62 62
Injection Pump 65 65 65 65 65 65
Injection Nozzles 71 71 71 71 71 71
Transfer Pump 64 64 64 64 64 64
Static Timing 66 66 66 66 66 66
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DIFFERENTIAL
Overhaul 166 166 166 166 166 166
Remove and Reinstall 162,163 162,163 162,163 162,163 162,163 163

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Adjustment 170 170 170 170 170 170
Control Valve 171 171 171 171 171 171

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INDEX (CONT.)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator and Regulator 78 78 78 78 78 78
Intellitrak Warning System . 83 83 83 83 83 83
Neutral Start Switch 82 82 82 82 82 82
Starting Motor 81 81 81 81 81 81

ENGINE
After Cooler 60 60
Air Cleaner 61 61 61 61 61 61
Assembly, R&R * 28 28 28 28 28 28
Camshaft and Bearings 37 37 37 37 37 37
Connecting Rods and Bearings 42 42 42 42 42 42
Crankshaft and Bearings 43 43 43 43 43 43
Cylinder Head 29 29 29 29 29 29
Cylinder Sleeves. 40 40 40 40 40 40
Engine Break-in Procedure 50 50 50 50 50 50
Flywheel 45 45 45 45 45 45
Oil Cooler 49 49 49 49 49 49
Oil Pump 47 47 47 47 47 47
Piston Pins 41 41 41 41 41 41
Pistons and Rings 39 39 39 39 39 39
Rocker Arms 33 33 33 33 33 33
Rod and Piston Units 38 38 38 38 38 38
Timing Gear Cover 35 35 35 35 35 35
Timing Gears 36 36 36 36 36 36
Valve Adjustment 30 30 30 30 30 30
Valve Seats and Valve Guides 31 31 31 31 31 31
Valve Springs and Rotators 32 32 32 32 3;I 32

FINAL DRIVE
Planetary 173 173 173 173 173 173
High Clearance 178 ... ...

FRONT SYSTEM
(Two-Wheel Drive)
Axle Main Member 4 4 4 4 4 4
Spindles and Bushings . 2 2 2 2 2 2
Tie Rods and Toe-in 3 3 3 3 3 3
Wheel Bearings 1 1 1 1 1
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FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Differential 12 12 12 12 12 12
Drive Shaft and Shield 8 8 8 8 8 8
Front Drive Axle 9 9 9 9 9 9
Front Drive Clutch 18, 19 18, 19 18,19 19 19 19
Operation 5 5 5 5 • 5 5
Planetary and Wheel Hub 10 10 10 10 10 10
Solenoid Valve 17 17 17 17 17 17
Steering Knuckle Housing 11 11 11 11 11 11
Tie Rods and Toe-in 7 7 7 7 7 7
Trouble-Shooting 6 6 6 6 6 6

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Electro-Hydraulic Hitch 241 241 241
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (CONT.)
Control Valve 221 221 221 221 221 221
Hydracushioned Seat 225 225 225 225 225 225
Main Hydraulic Pump 217 217 217 217 217 217
Main Hydraulic System 201 201 201 201 201 201
Reservoir and Filters 202 202 202 202 202 202
Rockshaft Housing 229 229 229 255 255 255
Selective Control Valves 260 260 260 260 260 260

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Metering Pump and
Steering Column 24 24 24 24 24 24
Operation 20 20 20 20 20 20
Steering Motor 26 26 26 26 26 26
Steering Valve 25 25 25 25 25 25
Trouble-Shooting 21 21 21 21 21 21

POWER TAKE-OFF 185 185 185 185 185 185

SOUND-GARD BODY 266 266 266 266 266 266

TRANSMISSION
121 121 121 121 121
Power Shift 121
105 105 105 105 ...
Quad-Range 105
TURBOCHARGER 55 55 55 55 55 55

DUAL DIMENSIONS
This service manual provides specifications in U.S. Customary and Metric (SI) systems of measurement. The first
specification is given in the measuring system used during manufacture. The second specification (given in parenthe-
sis) is the converted measurement. For instance, a specification of "0.011 inch (0.279 mm)" indicates the equipment
was manufactured using the U.S. system of measurement and the metric equivalent of 0.011 inch is 0.279 mm.

CONDENSED SERVICE DATA

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GENERAL
Engine Make OWN.
Engine Model 6076T 6076A
Number of Cylinders
Aspiration Turbo^ Turbo & After Cooled
Bore 4.56 in.
(115.8 mm)
Stroke __ 4.75 in. _
(120.7 mm)
Displacement _466cu. in._
(7.6 L)
Compression Ratio 16.0:1
Cylinder Sleeves WET
Speeds Forward/Reverse—
Power Shift 15/4
Quad-Range 16/6
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INDEX (CONT.)
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (CONT.)
Control Valve 221 221 221 221 221 221
Hydracushioned Seat 225 225 225 225 225 225
Main Hydraulic Pump 217 217 217 217 217 217
Main Hydraulic System 201 201 201 201 201 201
Reservoir and Filters 202 202 202 202 202 202
Rockshaft Housing 229 229 229 255 255 255
Selective Control Valves 260 260 260 260 260 260

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Metering Pump and
Steering Column 24 24 24 24 24 24
Operation 20 20 20 20 20 20
Steering Motor 26 26 26 26 26 26
Steering Valve 25 25 25 25 25 25
Trouble-Shooting 21 21 21 21 21 21

POWER TAKE-OFF 185 185 185 185 185 185

SOUND-GARD BODY 266 266 266 266 266 266

TRANSMISSION
121 121 121 121 121
Power Shift 121
105 105 105 105 ...
Quad-Range 105
TURBOCHARGER 55 55 55 55 55 55

DUAL DIMENSIONS
This service manual provides specifications in U.S. Customary and Metric (SI) systems of measurement. The first
specification is given in the measuring system used during manufacture. The second specification (given in parenthe-
sis) is the converted measurement. For instance, a specification of "0.011 inch (0.279 mm)" indicates the equipment
was manufactured using the U.S. system of measurement and the metric equivalent of 0.011 inch is 0.279 mm.

CONDENSED SERVICE DATA

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GENERAL
Engine Make OWN.
Engine Model 6076T 6076A
Number of Cylinders
Aspiration Turbo^ Turbo & After Cooled
Bore 4.56 in.
(115.8 mm)
Stroke __ 4.75 in. _
(120.7 mm)
Displacement _466cu. in._
(7.6 L)
Compression Ratio 16.0:1
Cylinder Sleeves WET
Speeds Forward/Reverse—
Power Shift 15/4
Quad-Range 16/6
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INDEX (CONT.)
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (CONT.)
Control Valve 221 221 221 221 221 221
Hydracushioned Seat 225 225 225 225 225 225
Main Hydraulic Pump 217 217 217 217 217 217
Main Hydraulic System 201 201 201 201 201 201
Reservoir and Filters 202 202 202 202 202 202
Rockshaft Housing 229 229 229 255 255 255
Selective Control Valves 260 260 260 260 260 260

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Metering Pump and
Steering Column 24 24 24 24 24 24
Operation 20 20 20 20 20 20
Steering Motor 26 26 26 26 26 26
Steering Valve 25 25 25 25 25 25
Trouble-Shooting 21 21 21 21 21 21

POWER TAKE-OFF 185 185 185 185 185 185

SOUND-GARD BODY 266 266 266 266 266 266

TRANSMISSION
121 121 121 121 121
Power Shift 121
105 105 105 105 ...
Quad-Range 105
TURBOCHARGER 55 55 55 55 55 55

DUAL DIMENSIONS
This service manual provides specifications in U.S. Customary and Metric (SI) systems of measurement. The first
specification is given in the measuring system used during manufacture. The second specification (given in parenthe-
sis) is the converted measurement. For instance, a specification of "0.011 inch (0.279 mm)" indicates the equipment
was manufactured using the U.S. system of measurement and the metric equivalent of 0.011 inch is 0.279 mm.

CONDENSED SERVICE DATA

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GENERAL
Engine Make OWN.
Engine Model 6076T 6076A
Number of Cylinders
Aspiration Turbo^ Turbo & After Cooled
Bore 4.56 in.
(115.8 mm)
Stroke __ 4.75 in. _
(120.7 mm)
Displacement _466cu. in._
(7.6 L)
Compression Ratio 16.0:1
Cylinder Sleeves WET
Speeds Forward/Reverse—
Power Shift 15/4
Quad-Range 16/6
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TUNEUP
Firing Order 1-5.3.6-2-4
Valve Clearance—
Intake _0.015 in. _
(0.038 mm)
Exhaust _0.020 in, _
(0.051 mm)
Fuel Injection Pump—
Make . Robert Bosch or Nippondenso
Injection Timing-Static TDC
Governed Engine Rpm—
Low Idle _850_
High Idle 2400
Full Load ^ _ _ _ ^ 2200
Engine Power at Pto 105HP 120HP 140HP 155HP 175HP 200HP
(78.3kW) (89.5kW) (104.4kW) (115.6kW) (130.5kW) (149.2kW)
Battery—
Volts 12
Ground Polarity Negative

SIZES-CLEARANCES
3.372-3.373 in.
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter. (85.65-85.67 mm)
__0.0012-0.0042in. _
Main Bearing Clearance (0.03-0.10 mm)
2.998-2.999 in.
Crankpin Diameter (76.15-76.18 mm)
_0.0012-0.0044 in. _
Rod Bearing Clearance (0.03-0.11 mm)
_ 0.0015-0.015 in. _
Crankshaft End Play (0.038-0.38 mm)
_0.0025-0.0045 in. _
Camshaft Journal Clearance (0.0635-0.1143 mm)
_0.0045-0.0095 in. _
Camshaft End Play (0.11-0.24 mm)
See Paragraph 40 _
Piston Skirt Clearance
CAPACITIES
_ 27 U.S. qts. _ __32U.S. qts._
Cooling System (25.6 L) (30.3 L)
_65 U.S. gals. _ _102 U.S. gals..
Fuel Tank (246 L) (386 L)
_ 18 U.S. qts. _ _22U.S. qts._
Crankcase with Filter* (17.0 L) (21.0 L)
Transmission-Hydraulic System**—
Power Shift ,13.5 U.S. gals. 18.5 U.S. gals.
(51.0 L) (70.5 L)
Power Shift with FWD. _15.9 U.S. gals.. 20 U.S. gals. _
(60.0 L) (75.0 L)
Quad-Range _16 U.S. gals. _ 26.9 U.S. gals.
(60.5 L) (101.8 L)
Quad-Range with FWD .17.2 U.S. gals..
(65.1 L)
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CAPACITIES (CONT.)
Front-Wheel Drive***—
Axle Housing 12.0 U.S. qts. 12.0 U.S. qts.
(11.4 L) (11.4 L)
Wheel Hub 3.0 U.S. qts. 3.0 U.S. qts.
(2.8 L) (2.8 L)
*John Deere Torq-Gard Supreme +50 oil or equivalent is recommended for use in all models.
**John Deere Hy-Gard transmission and hydraulic oil or equivalent is recommended for use in all models.
***SAE 85W-140, GL5 gear lubricant is recommended for use in all models.
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FRONT SYSTEM
(TWO-WHEEL DRIVE)
WHEEL BEARINGS for excessive wear or other damage and renew as
necessary.
All Models So Equipped Install new bushings (8 and 15) until flush with
bottom of chamfer in bores, aligning lube holes in
1. REMOVE AND REINSTALL. Tb remove front bushings with lube fittings in axle extension. Bvish-
wheel hub and bearings, remove cap (14—Fig. 1 ). ings are presized and should require no final sizing if
Raise and support under axle extension. Remove carefully installed. Use grease to stick thrust washers
cotter pin (11), slotted nut (13), washer (12) and (13 and 14) in position on roll pins (12). Install spindle
bearing cone (8). Remove wheel and hub assembly, and original shim (7). Install steering arm and
bearing cone (3) and oil seal (1) from spindle. Clean tighten retaining cap screw to a torque of 170 ft.-lbs.
and inspect all parts. If wear ring (2) is scored, drive (230 N.m). Using a dial indicator, check up and down
ring from hub and install new ring. Hub is slotted to end play of spindle in axle extension. Add or remove
aid in removal of bearing cups (4 and 7). shims (7) to obtain an end play of 0.010-0.040 inch
Install new oil seal (1) on spindle with numbered (0.3-1.0 mm). Balance of reassembly is the reverse of
side of seal outward against driving tool. Fill space disassembly. Lubricate spindle and bushings with
between seal lips with EP multipurpose grease. Pack multipurpose grease. i
bearings liberally with wheel bearing grease. Reas-
semble by reversing disassembly procedure. Tighten TIE RODS AND TOEE-IN
slotted nut to 35 ft.-lbs. (47 N.m) while rotating hub.
Back nut off to nearest slot and install cotter pin. All Models So Equipped
Install cap (14).
3. R&R AND ADJUST. All models are equipped
SPINDLES AND BUSHINGS with two adjustable tie rods extending from left and
right steering arms to center steering arm. Removal
All Models So Equipped

2. REMOVE AND REINSTALL. To remove spin-

dle (11—Fig. 2), first remove wheel and hub as out-
lined in paragraph 1. Disconnect tie rod end (14—Fig.
3) from steering arm (8). Remove cap screw (6) and
washer (7) from top of spindle, then remove steering
arm (8) and shim (7—Fig. 2). Lower spindle (11) out
of axle extension (6). Thrust washers (13 and 14) will
be removed with spindle. Clean and inspect all parts
11

Fig. 2—Exploded view of axle extension, spindle and

Fig. 1—Expioded view of front wheei hub, bearings and reiative components.
reiative components.
Washer 9. Washer
1. Oil seal Bearing cone Bolt 10. Nut
Wear ring 9. Front wheel Clamp 11. Spindle
Bearing cone 10. Lug bolt Washer 12. Roll pins
Bearing cup 11. Cotter pin Cap screw 13. Thrust washer
Hub 12. Washer Axle extension 14. Thrust washer
Plug 13. Nut Shim 15. Bushing
Bearing cup 14. Cap Bushing 16. Lube fitting

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of tie rods is obvious after examination of the units Remove front wheels and tires, then disconnect tie
and reference to Fig. 3. rods from steering arms. Unbolt and remove axle
Recommended toe-in is Vfe-^ inch (3.0-9.0 mm) for extensions from axle main member.
all models. To adjust toe-in, remove bolts (10) and
loosen clamp bolt (20). Turn tie rod tubes (16) an equal NOTE: On 4255 Hi-Crop models, disconnect ra-
amount for each side to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten dius rods (Fig. 5) from axie extensions.
bolts (10) and clamp bolt (20) to a torque of 35 ft.-lbs.
(47 N.m). If so equipped, remove front weights. Place a floor
jack under axle main member. Remove nuts (5 and
8—Fig. 4) and washers (4 and 9). Remove pivot bolt
AXLE MAIN MEMBER (1) and washer (2). Remove pivot bolt (14), washer
(12) and shims (11). Move axle rearward to clear pivot
pins, then lower axle from tractor.
All Models So Equipped Renew pivot pins and bushings as required, then
reinstall axle main member by reversing removal
4, REMOVE AND REINSTALL. Tb remove front
axle main member (7—Fig. 4), first attach medium-
duty front split stand JT05724 to tractor side rails.
Attach a dial indicator base to front axle support and
position indicator probe on bottom of pivot bolt
washer (12). Set indicator on zero. Use split stand to
raise front wheels off the floor. Read indicator to
determine amount of pivot wear. If wear exceeds
0.080 inch (2.0 mm), pivot bushings and pivot pins
should be renewed.

Fig. 4—Front axie main member used on two-wheel drive

modeis. Refer to Fig, 2 for axie extensions.
1. Pivot bolt 8. Nut
2. Washer 9. Washer
3. Bushing 10. Pivot pin
4. Washer 11. Shim
5. Nut 12. Washer
6. Lube fitting 13. Cotter pin
7. Axle main member 14. Pivot bolt

Fig. J—Exploded view of right tie rod assembly and

relative components. Left tie rod is identicai.
1. Nut 13. Lube fitting
2. Center steering arm 14. Tie rod end
3. Washer 15. Nuts
4. Lockplate 16. Tube
5. Cap screw 17. Nut
6. Cap screw 18. Lockwasher
7. Washer 19. Clamp
8. Right steering arm 20. Cap screw Fig. 5~-Exploded view of radius rods used on 4255 Hl-
9. Nut 21. Lube fitting Crop modeis.
10. Cap screws 22. Tie rod end 1. Mounting bracket 4. Locknut
11. Dust cover 23. Cotter pin 2. Pivot 5. Coupler
12. Cotter pin 24. Dust cover 3. Threaded rod 6. Drilled rod

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procedure. Add or remove shims (11) as necessary to Tighten front axle to front support bolts to a torque
provide a clearance of 0.001-0.015 inch (0.03-0.38 of 220 ft.-lbs. (298 N.m). Tighten axle extension to
mm) between front support and front axle. Shims are axle main member bolts to a torque of 445 ft.-lbs. (600
available in thickness of 0.015 inch (0.38 mm). N.m) on 4255 Hi-Crop models, or 370 ft.-lbs. (500
N.m) on all other models.

FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

OPERATION mph (14 kph). Front-wheel drive is "OFF" when both
brake pedals are applied below 8.5 mph (14 kph). The
Ali Modeis So Equipped front drive axle is equipped with a limited slip differ-
ential to keep both front wheels pulling in poor trac-
5. All Power Shift models except 4255 Hi-Crop and tion conditions.
Models 4555 and 4755 equipped with Quad-Range
transmission are available with a mechanical front- CAUTION: When servicing front-wheel drive
wheel drive. Front-wheel drive can be engaged or equipped tractor with rear wheels supported off the
disengaged in all gears during operation and under ground, engine running and transmission in gear,
full load. The front-wheel drive is controlled by an always support front wheels off the ground too.
electric solenoid/hydraulic valve that operates a mul- Loss of electric power or hydrauiic system pres-
sure will engage front driving wheels. Rear wheels
tiple disc clutch. The clutch is engaged mechanically will be pulled off support if front wheels are not
by preloaded Belleville springs and is disengaged raised. i
hydraulically. The control switch (A—Fig. 6) is a three
position rocker switch located on right side of instru-
ment panel. Depress top of switch to center "ON"
position to engage front-wheel drive. Switch will be TROUBLE-SHOOTiNG
lighted showing engagement. Depress top of switch
again to "AUTO" position. Switch will be lighted
showing "AUTO" engagement. When switch is in this Aii iModels So Equipped |
mode, front-wheel drive will automatically disengage
during turning with either brake applied and at 6. Some problems that may occur with front-wheel
speeds above 8.5 mph (14 kph). Front-wheel drive will drive and their possible causes are as follows:
automatically engage when both brake pedals are
depressed, to improve braking. Depress bottom of
switch to disengage front-wheel drive. When in this 1. Front-wheel drive not engaging. Could be caused
mode, front-wheel drive will come on during speeds by: ,
above 8.5 mph (14 kph) when both brake pedals are
applied and stays on as long as both brake pedals a. Disc clutch pack worn.
remain applied, even when speed drops below 8.5 b. Solenoid defective.
c. Hydraulic valve spool worn or sticking open.
d. Mechanical failure in front drive axle.

2. Front-wheel drive not disengaging. Could be

caused by:
a. Electrical fault (switch, relay, fuse or wiring).
b. Defective solenoid.
c. Hydraulic pressure too low.
d. Faulty piston seal rings.

3. Excessive front tire wear. Could be caused by:

a. Toe-in incorrect. I
Fig. S—The three-position rocker switch (A) for front- b. Front-rear tire combination not as specified.
wheei drive is iocated on right side of instrument panei. c. Incorrect tire inflation.

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procedure. Add or remove shims (11) as necessary to Tighten front axle to front support bolts to a torque
provide a clearance of 0.001-0.015 inch (0.03-0.38 of 220 ft.-lbs. (298 N.m). Tighten axle extension to
mm) between front support and front axle. Shims are axle main member bolts to a torque of 445 ft.-lbs. (600
available in thickness of 0.015 inch (0.38 mm). N.m) on 4255 Hi-Crop models, or 370 ft.-lbs. (500
N.m) on all other models.

FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

OPERATION mph (14 kph). Front-wheel drive is "OFF" when both
brake pedals are applied below 8.5 mph (14 kph). The
Ali Modeis So Equipped front drive axle is equipped with a limited slip differ-
ential to keep both front wheels pulling in poor trac-
5. All Power Shift models except 4255 Hi-Crop and tion conditions.
Models 4555 and 4755 equipped with Quad-Range
transmission are available with a mechanical front- CAUTION: When servicing front-wheel drive
wheel drive. Front-wheel drive can be engaged or equipped tractor with rear wheels supported off the
disengaged in all gears during operation and under ground, engine running and transmission in gear,
full load. The front-wheel drive is controlled by an always support front wheels off the ground too.
electric solenoid/hydraulic valve that operates a mul- Loss of electric power or hydrauiic system pres-
sure will engage front driving wheels. Rear wheels
tiple disc clutch. The clutch is engaged mechanically will be pulled off support if front wheels are not
by preloaded Belleville springs and is disengaged raised. i
hydraulically. The control switch (A—Fig. 6) is a three
position rocker switch located on right side of instru-
ment panel. Depress top of switch to center "ON"
position to engage front-wheel drive. Switch will be TROUBLE-SHOOTiNG
lighted showing engagement. Depress top of switch
again to "AUTO" position. Switch will be lighted
showing "AUTO" engagement. When switch is in this Aii iModels So Equipped |
mode, front-wheel drive will automatically disengage
during turning with either brake applied and at 6. Some problems that may occur with front-wheel
speeds above 8.5 mph (14 kph). Front-wheel drive will drive and their possible causes are as follows:
automatically engage when both brake pedals are
depressed, to improve braking. Depress bottom of
switch to disengage front-wheel drive. When in this 1. Front-wheel drive not engaging. Could be caused
mode, front-wheel drive will come on during speeds by: ,
above 8.5 mph (14 kph) when both brake pedals are
applied and stays on as long as both brake pedals a. Disc clutch pack worn.
remain applied, even when speed drops below 8.5 b. Solenoid defective.
c. Hydraulic valve spool worn or sticking open.
d. Mechanical failure in front drive axle.

2. Front-wheel drive not disengaging. Could be

caused by:
a. Electrical fault (switch, relay, fuse or wiring).
b. Defective solenoid.
c. Hydraulic pressure too low.
d. Faulty piston seal rings.

3. Excessive front tire wear. Could be caused by:

a. Toe-in incorrect. I
Fig. S—The three-position rocker switch (A) for front- b. Front-rear tire combination not as specified.
wheei drive is iocated on right side of instrument panei. c. Incorrect tire inflation.

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TIE RODS AND TOE-IN DRIVE SHAFT AND SHIELD

All Models So Equipped All Models So Equipped

7. Tie rod ends are not adjustable for wear and 8, Tb remove the front drive shaft and shield, first
faulty units must be renewed. Removal of tie rods is unbolt front and rear shields (6 and 7—Fig. 8). Slide
obvious after examination of unit and reference to shields together, then unbolt front "U" joint clamps
Fig. 7. (4—Fig. 9). Remove shield and drive shaft assembly.
"U" joint kits (2) are available and renewal proce-
To check toe-in, first turn steering wheel so that dures are conventional.
front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Measure Reinstall drive shaft assembly and shield by re-
distance from front and rear of front wheels from rim versing removal procedure. Tighten "U" joint clamp
flange to rim flange at hub height. Toe-in should be self-locking screws (5) to a torque of 50 ft.-lbs. (68
N.m). : ..,'•-, .
0-V8 inch (0-3.0 mm). If necessary to adjust toe-in,
loosen locknuts (10 and 12) on each tie rod. Turn tubes
as required to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten locknuts
to a torque of 120-180 ft.-lbs. (160-240 N.m). Length
of tie rods should be equal as nearly as possible.

Fig. 8—Exploded view of typicai front drive shaft shield

assembiy and relative components,
18 1. Oil seal
2. Oil seal 7. Front shield
17 3. "O"ring ,. 8. Self-locking screw (2)
4. Quill 9- Cap screw
5. Cap screw (3) 10. Washer
6. Rear shield * 11. Spacer

P/g. 7—Exploded view of right tie rod assembly and

relative components used on models equipped with
front-wheel drive. Left tie rod Is simiiar.
1. Nut 10. Locknut
2. Center steering arm 11. Tube
3. Washer 12. Locknut
4. Lockplate 13. Lube fitting Fig. 9—Exploded view of front drive shaft.
5. Cap screw 14. Tie rod end 1. Rear yoke
6. Dust cover 15. Cotter pin 2. **U" joint kit
7. Cotter pin 16. Dust cover 3. Drive shaft
8. Tie rod end 17. Right steering arm 4. Clamp (2)
9. Lube fitting 18. Nut 5. Self-locking screw

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FRONT DRIVE AXLE PLANETARY, WHEEL HUB

AND BEARINGS
All Models So Equipped
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9. REMOVE AND REINSTALL. Tb remove front
drive axle assembly, unbolt and remove front weights, 10. R&R AND OVERHAUL. Tb remove planetary
if so equipped. Unbolt and remove shield and front and wheel hub from either end of front drive axle,
drive shaft as outlined in paragraph 8. Install split support end of axle housing and remove tire and
stand JT05724 to side frame rails and support front wheel. Remove oil plug (1—Fig. 12) and drain oil.
of tractor. Install axle support stand D05007ST under Unbolt planet carrier (3) from wheel hub, then re-
front axle assembly. Remove front wheels and fend- move planet carrier assembly. Mark planet gears (8),
ers, if so equipped. Disconnect tie rods from left and retainers (9) and carrier (3) so parts can be returned
right steering arms. Refer to Fig. 10 and remove front to original location. Remove cap screws (10), retainers
pivot bolt (A) and rear pivot bolt (B). Take care not to (9), planet gears (8), needle rollers (5) and washers (4
lose shims on front pivot bolt. Move axle assembly and 6). If necessary, use a suitable puller and remove
rearward off the pivot pins, then lower axle and bearing inner race (7).
remove from under tractor.
To remove ring gear (11), pry snap ring (13) from
Inspect pivot pins and bushings for excessive wear
rear of ring gear. To remove wheel hub (19—Fig. 14),
or other damage and renew as required. Reinstall
first remove sun gear shaft (2—Fig. 13) and thrust
axle assembly by reversing removal procedure. In-
washer (1). Remove Allen screw (9) and unscrew ring
stall original shims between front pivot bolt washer gear hub retainer (3). Place match marks on knuckle
and front support. Tighten pivot bolts to a torque of housing (14—Fig. 14) and ring gear hub (12—Fig. 12)
220 ft.-lbs. (298 N.m). Force axle forward as far as at splined area. Attach a hoist to wheel hub stud.
possible. Using a feeler gage, measure clearance be- Remove ring gear hub with bearing cone (14) from
tween front pivot bolt washer and front support. Add knuckle spindle. Remove oil seal (15—Fig. 14) and
or remove shims as necessary to obtain a clearance of inner bearing cone (16) from wheel hub (19) or
0.001-0.015 inch (0.03-0.38 mm). Shims are available knuckle spindle (14). If necessary, remove bearing
in thickness of 0.015 inch (0.38 mm). Tighten tie rod cups from wheel hub. Remove "O'' ring (20) from
nuts to a torque of 100 ft.-lbs. (135 N.m). Tighten front wheel hub.
wheel to hub nuts to a torque of 406 ft.-lbs. (550 N.m).
Clean and inspect all parts and renew any showing
excessive wear or other damage. If removed, install
bearing cups in wheel hub. Apply a light film of oil to
inside diameter of hub oil seal (15—Fig. 14). Install

Fig. 11—View of front drive axle housing.

1. Front pivot bolt 7. Axle housing
2. Washer 8. Breather
3. Lockplate 9. "O" ring
Fig. 10—Views showing front drive axie pivot boits. Up- 4. Washer lo. Hollow dowel
per view shows front pivot boit (A); lower view shows 5. Shim 11. "O" ring
rear pivot boit (B). 6. Pivot pin 12. Oil level plug

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oil seal by hand until bottomed on knuckle spindle. bore of wheel hub. Aligning match marks, install
Install inner bearing cone (16) in position on knuckle wheel hub assembly on steering knuckle spindle.
spindle. Install ring gear (11—Fig. 12) on ring gear Keeping ring gear and hub clamped together, remove
hub (12) and secure with snap ring (13). Install ring hoist from hub. Install ring gear hub retainer (3—Fig.
gear hub assembly and outer bearing cone (14) on 13) and tighten until gap between wheel hub and
wheel hub. Using a fabricated clamping tool as shown knuckle is Vs inch (3.0 mm). Remove clamping tool
in Fig. 15, clamp ring gear to wheel hub squarely. and rotate hub to seat bearings. Strike ring gear with
Support wheel hub assembly with a hoist. Apply a a hammer two or three times, then tighten retainer
thin film of oil on outside diameter of hub seal and to to remove all end play. Tighten retainer one more
notch to preload bearings and install Allen screw.
Tighten Allen screw to a torque of 37ft.-lbs.(50 N«m).
If removed, install the bearing inner races (7—Fig.
12) in planet carrier (3). Install thrust washers (4),
needle rollers (5), washers (6) and planet gears (8) in
their marked original locations. Lubricate needle roll-
ers, then install retainers (9) and cap screws (10).
Tighten cap screws to a torque of 229 ft.-lbs. (310
N.m). Use sun gear shaft (2—Fig. 13) to align oil seal
sleeve (5) and double "U" joint (8). Withdraw sun gear
shaft and use grease to stick thrust washer (1) in
place on end of sun gear shaft. Install sun gear shaft

Fig. 12'-Expioded view of planetary carrier and reiative

components.
1. Oil plug !
2. "Oaring 9. Retainer
3. Planet carrier 10. Cap screw
4. Thrust washer 11. Ring gear
5. Needle rollers 12. Ring gear hub
6. Washer 13. Snap ring
7. Bearing inner race 14. Bearing cone (outer)
8. Planet gear 15. Bearing cup

Fig, 14—Exploded view of wheel hub and steering

knuckie housing.
1. Roll pins
2. Steering arm 12. Oil seal
3. Cap screw 13. Bushing
4. Washer 14. Steering knuckle housing
Flg_ 13-^View of pianetary sun gear shaft, ring gear hub 5. Shims 15. Oil seal
retainer and shaft sleeve. 6. Lube fitting 16. Bearing cone (inner)
1. Thrust washer 7. Ball insert 17. Bearing cup
2. Sun gear shaft 6. Bushing 8. Ball 18. Lug bolt
3. Ring gear hub retainer 7. Oil seal 9. "O"ring 19. Wheel hub
4. Split washer 8. Double "IT joint 10. Ball insert 20. "O"ring
5. Shaft sleeve 9. Allen screw 11. Orifice 21. Lower cap

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into planet gears in carrier. Install new "O" ring ing yoke (10—Fig. 16) from axle housing and remove
(20—Fig. 14) in wheel hub. Install planet carrier on steering knuckle assembly and axle housing and re-
wheel hub and tighten the two retaining cap screws move steering knuckle assembly and axle shaft. Drive
to a torque of 92 ft.-lbs. (125 N.m). double roll pins in flush with bottom of steering arm,
Rotate wheel hub until oil level plug line on planet then unbolt and remove steering arm (2—Fig. 14) and
carrier is in horizontal position. Fill planet carrier to lower cap (21). Remove shims (5), ball inserts (7),
level plug opening with SAE 85W-140 GL5 gear oil. balls (8), "O" rings (9) and ball inser1:s (10). Remove
Tighten plug to a torque of 52 ft.-lbs. (70 N.m). Ca- steering yoke with double "U" joint and axle assembly
pacity is 3 U.S. quarts (2.8 L). Reinstall wheel and from steering knuckle housing. Remove sleeve (5—
tire and tighten nuts to a torque of 406 ft.-lbs. (550 Fig. 13) with oil seal (7), bushing (6), and split washer
N.m). (4) from steering knuckle housing. Remove oil seal (7)
and measure inside diameter of bushing (6). Bushing
STEERING KNUCKLE HOUSING should measure 2.205-2.209 inches (56.003-56.121
AND AXLE SHAFT mm). If not, renew bushing in sleeve. Remove oil seal
(12—Fig. 14) and measure inside diameter of bushing
(13). Bushing should measure 2.957-2.961 inches
Aii Models So Equipped (75.105-75.205 mm). If not, renew bushing in steering
knuckle spindle (14).
11. R&R AND OVERHAUL. Tb remove either
steering knuckle housing, first remove planetary and Pry snap ring (6—Fig. 16) open and remove axle
wheel hub as outhned in paragraph 10. Then, discon- shaft (9), spacer (7) and split washer (8) from double
nect tie rod from steering knuckle arm. Unbolt steer- "U" joint. Remove oil seal (1) and measure inside
diameter of bushing (2). Bushing should measure
2.205-2.209 inches (56.003-56.121 mm). If not, renew
bushing in steering yoke (10). Inspect double "U" joint
for excessive wear. Disassembly and reassembly of
double "U" joint is obvious after examination of unit
and reference to Fig. 17. Repair kits consisting of
items (2, 3 and 4) are available as well as yokes (1)
and complete double "U"joints.
Clean and inspect all parts and renew any showing
excessive wear or other damage. Use all new oil seals
when reassembling. Fill space between seal lips
about 50 percent with grease and apply a light coat
Fig. 15—Fabricated tooi used to damp ring gear to wheei of grease to entire surface of wiper lip. Reassemble by
hub. reversing disassembly procedure.
When assembling steering knuckle housing to
steering yoke, install ball inserts (10—Fig. 14) into
position in yoke (10—Fig. 16). Slide knuckle housing
(14—Fig. 14) over the yoke. Install lower ball (8) and
lower insert (7) without "O" ring (9) or shims (5).
Install cap (21) and secure with two cap screws placed

Fig. 16Steering knuckle yoke and reiative components.

1. Oil seal 6. Snap ring
2. Bushing 7. Spacer Fig. 17—Expiodedviewofdoubie " joint assembly.
3. Cap screw 8. Split washer 1. Yokes
4. Washer 9. Axle shaft 2. Snap rings 4. Lube fitting
5. Steering stops 10. Steering knuckle yoke 3. Cross & bearings 5. Double yoke

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diagonally and tightened. Install upper ball (8) and rods from left and right steering arms. Attach a hoist
upper ball insert (7) without "O" ring (9) or shims (5). to planetary, hub and steering knuckle assembly.
Install special tool JDG623 in place of steering arm Unbolt steering yoke from axle housing, then remove
(Fig. 18) and secure with two cap screws tightened to the assembly from axle housing. Remove opposite
a torque of 66 ft.-lbs. (90 N.m). Use a depth microme- planetary, hub and steering knuckle using same pro-
ter to measure distance between steering arm mount- cedure. Refer to Fig. 10 and remove front pivot bolt
ing surface on steering knuckle housing and top of (A) and rear pivot bolt (B). Take care not to lose shims
large-diameter surface of ball insert. Divide this on front pivot bolt. Move axle assembly rearward ofF
measurement by two. This will be the correct shim the pivot pins, then lower axle and remove from under
pack (5—Fig. 14) thickness to be installed at upper tractor.
and lower positions. Shims are available in thick- Remove nine cap screws (24—Fig. 19) and long cap
nesses of 0.005, 0.010 and 0.040 inch (0.012, 0.254 screw (7) with hollow dowel (8), then remove differ-
and 1.016 mm). Install "O" rings (9) and equal shim ential assembly from axle housing. Drive roll pins
packs (5) at upper and lower positions. Install lower (12) out until adjusting quills (4 and 27—Fig. 20) can
cap (21) and tighten cap screws (3) to a torque of 229 be turned. Remove adjusting quills and remove dif-
ft.-lbs. (310 N.m). Install steering arm (2) and finger ferential assembly from carrier. Place match marks
tighten cap screws (3). Drive double roll pins (1) in on differential case halves (7 and 24). Remove cap
steering arm and knuckle housing until flush. screws (3) with washers and separate case halves.
Tighten steering arm cap screws to a torque of 229 Unbolt and remove ring gear (8) if desired. Remove
ft.-lbs. (310 N.m). Lubricate upper and lower ball cross shafts (17), pinions (16) and thrust washers
pivots until grease appears at orifices (11). (15). Remove side gears (14 and 18), friction discs (13
Using a new "O" ring (9—Fig. 11), install steering and 19), separator plates (12 and 20), friction discs
knuckle and steering yoke with axle assembly onto
axle housing. Tighten retaining cap screws to a torque
of229ft.-lbs. (310N.m).
Refer to paragraph 10 when reassembling hub and
planetary.

DIFFERENTIAL

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12. R&R AND OVERHAUL. Tb remove the front

drive axle differential assembly, unbolt and remove
front weights, if so equipped. Remove drain plug and
drain oil from axle housing. Unbolt and remove shield
and front drive shaft as outlined in paragraph 8.
Install split stand JT05724 to side frame rails and
support front of tractor. Install axle support stand
D05007ST under front axle assembly. Remove front
wheels and fenders, if so equipped. Disconnect tie

Fig. 19—Exploded view of oscillating housing, differen-

tiai carrier and bevei gears used on front drive axle. Ring
gear (13) and drive pinion (14) are avaiiabie only as a
matched set
1. Nut 13. Bevel ring gear
2. Lockplate 14. Bevel drive pinion
3. Spacer 15. Differential carrier
4. "O" ring 16. Pivot housing
5. Yoke 17. Cap screw (7)
6. Oil seal 18. Crush ring
7. Cap screw (1) 19. Bearing cup
8. Hollow dowel 20. Bearing cone (rear)
Fig. 18—Use depth micrometer and speciai tooi JDG623 9. Shim 21. Cap screw (1)
to measure distance between steering arm mounting 10. Bearing cup 22. Hollow dowel
surface on steering knuckie housing and top of large 11. Bearing cone (front) 23. Pivot bushing
diameter surface of bali insert. 12. Roll pin 24. Cap screw (9)

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