User Manual

43. Remove nuts holding the four bolts to the fixture,

and remove the bolts.

44. Inspect bolts for wear or damage. Replace if

necessary.

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ASSEMBLE STEERING VALVE AND

COLUMN

IMPORTANT: Always use new seals and O-rings.

Damaged or used parts will leak.

NOTE: Lubricate all seals and O-rings with petroleum

jelly during assembly.

1. Apply clean John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD

oil

on all internal parts.

2. Install four bolts, with short threaded end down, in

fixture. Install nuts and tighten finger tight.

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3. Install bushing into steering tube with recess facing

into tube, using a driver set. Install bushing 2.5 mm

(0.100 in.) below top of steering tube.

4. Slightly bend edges of steering tube over bushing

using a punch.

5. Apply multipurpose grease to inside of bushing.

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