Simplicity AGCO Allis 500 Series, Service And Repair Manual

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8 Steering Component Service
Lower Steering System Disassembly
8 - 8
LOWER STEERING
SYSTEM DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Removal & Bearing Replacement
See FRONT WHEEL SERVICE Section 6.
Tie Rod Removal
1. Mark the front and top of the tie rod (Q, Figure 8) for
reassembly.
2. Remove the carriage bolt (R), spacer (O), and nut (J)
from both ends of the tie rod (Q).
3. Remove the tie rod (Q) from the steering arms
(P & H).
Spindle Removal
1. Elevate the front of the tractor (see ELEVATING
FRONT END FOR SAFE SERVICE, Section 6).
2. Remove the wheel and tie rod (see previous sec-
tions).
3. Remove the snap ring (G, Figure 8).
4. Using a punch and hammer, drive the spindle (M or
N) out through the steering arm
(H or P) and out of the front axle.
5. If the spindle is to be reused, clean off any dirt or cor-
rosion. If the spindle is worn, it is likely that the bush-
ings (I) will also need to be replaced.
Figure 8. Lower Steering System
A. Capscrew
B. Washer
C. Steering Gear Assy.
D. Drag Link
E. Flange Nut
F. Capscrew
G. Snap Ring
H. Steering Arm, LH
I.
Bushing
J. Nut
K. Small Washer
L. Large Washer
M. Spindle, LH
N. Spindle, RH
O. Spacer
P. Steering Arm, RH
Q. Tie Rod
R. Carriage Bolt
S. Spacer
T. Nut
A
B
C
D
E
F
I
I
J
M
N
G
H
Q
O
R
S
T
P
G
O
I
K
L