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FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

Removal - Installation (Op. 25 100 30)

WARNING
Lift and handle all heavy components using lifting equipment of appropriate capacity.Ensure
that units or parts are supported by suitable
slings or hooks.Ensure that no-one is in the vicinity of the load to be lifted.

Proceed as follows:

Note - The front axle assembly can be separated

from the tractor with either the propshaft removed
from or installed in the tractor. The following operations detail how to remove the front axle assembly
with the propshaft still in the tractor. To remove the
propshaft, refer to that described on page 8, Section
23.

1. Open and raise engine hood.

2. Detach the negative cable (1) from the battery
and insulate.

1
3. If front ballast is fitted, thread a nylon cable (1)
through the first row of ballast, unscrew support
plate (2) retaining screws and remove ballast
using a hoist.
4. Unscrew retaining screws of the second row of
ballast and slide them out, one at a time.

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5. Loosen the retaining screws and remove the
propshaft guard.
6. Remove the circlip (4) and slide out the sleeve
(5).

11

3
7. Slightly raise tractor using a hoist and a nylon
cable (1) and place a stationary stand under the
sump.

2
4
8. Lock the front axle relative to the engine using
wooden wedges. Loosen the attaching bolts
and remove the front wheels.

5
9. Detach the steering control cylinder lines (3).
Mark the lines and respective fittings to assist
reassembly.

3
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10. Detach the differential lock control line (1).

1
7
11. Loosen the front (3) and rear support pillar attaching bolts and remove the front axle using a
hoist and two nylon cables (2) (one on each
side).

WARNING
Always use suitable tools to align holes. DO
NOT USE HANDS OR FINGERS.

12. Reinstall the front axle assembly observing the

following:
- Reassembly follows the disassembly procedure in reverse, from step 11 back to step 1.
- Tighten to correct torques as detailed on
page 3.

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PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY

Removal - Installation (Op. 25 108 30)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

Removal and installation of the planetary gear assembly can be performed with either the axle removed from the vehicle and placed on the stand tool
no. 293460, or with the axle still in the tractor. In this
case, place a support stand under the engine sump.
Remove the power steering cylinders prior to placing the axle on the stand tool no. 293460.

1. Drain oil from planetary hubs.

2. Remove the planetary carrier attaching bolts by
screwing in two alignment pins tool no. 292888

1
3. Insert a slide puller into the drain plug hole and
detach the planetary carrier.

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4. Remove the planetary carrier and gears.

3
5. Remove the sun gear retaining ring.

4
6. Remove sun gear.

5
7. Remove the rear sun gear retaining ring.

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8. Unstake the hub bearing lock ring nut.

7
9. Remove the hub bearing lock ring nut using
spanner (1) tool no. 293880 for 100 and 115 Hp
tractors and tool no. 293881 for 135 and 160 Hp
tractors.
to ensure that the bearings are correctly seated.

8
10. Remove ring gear.
11. Reassemble the planetary gear assembly following the disassembly procedure in reverse.
12. Reinstall the ring gear and hub bearing lock ring
nut.

9
13. Using a torque spanner and spanner (1) tool no.
283880 for 100 and 115 Hp tractors and no.
293881 for 135 and 160 Hp tractors, gradually
torque the ring nut (C5, page 3) to 392 Nm (40
kgm) for 100 and 115 Hp tractors and to 490 Nm
(50 kgm) for 135 and 160 Hp tractors. While
tightening the nut, continue turning the

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14. Stake the ring nut. Turn the hub by hand and
check it turns without binding, nor play.
15. Install sun gear, circlips and planetary carrier.
16. Prior to installation of the planetary carrier, thoroughly clean and degrease the mating surfaces
and apply a 2 mm bead of flexible sealant. See
sealant application pattern on page 36.
17. Tighten to correct torques as listed on page 3.

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WHEEL HUB AND SWIVEL ASSEMBLY

Removal-Installation (Op. 25 108 38)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

The wheel hub can be disassembled only after removing the planetary reduction gear assembly as
detailed on page 13. Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the wheel hub.
2. Remove the steering tie rod, as detailed on
page 20.
1

3. Remove the swivel pin greaser and retaining

bolts. Assemble a slide puller into the greaser
hole and remove the swivel pins.

4. Remove the swivel pin and housing taking care

not to damage the inner seal.
5. Reassemble the wheel hub and swivel assembly following the disassemble procedure in reverse. Adjust swivel pin bearings as described
below.

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6. Coat the bearing outer races with grease AMBRA GR 75MD and assemble the upper cover,
without shims but complete with tool no. 292220
(2). Tighten retaining bolts (C4, page 3) to 113
Nm (11.5 kgm) for 100 and 115 Hp tractors and
to 176 Nm (18 kgm) for 135 and 160 Hp tractors.

Note - To assist swivel pin assembly, mount the

guide (1) tool no. 293889 for 100 and 115 Hp tractors and tool no. 293888 for 135 and 160 Hp tractors
on to the axle shaft.
4
7. Assemble the lower cover without adjusting
shims using the three retaining bolts previously
lubricated with engine oil.
8. Tighten the three lower cover bolts alternately
and progressively, while swinging the housing
to expel excess grease.
9. Using a torque wrench and tool no. 292220 (1)
check that the torque required to rotate the casing is 15 to 25 Nm. Adjust the three lower bolts
until the correct torque is achieved.
10. Measure the gap (H) between the lower cover
and the casing in the three places.
11. Calculate the average of the three values measured. The total thickness of the adjustment
shims to be fitted under the lower cover is Shim
S3= H - 0.20 mm.
If necessary, round up the value to the next 0.05
mm.

12. Insert shims under lower swivel cover. Torque

to 113 Nm.
13. After having rotated the casing a few times to allow the components to bed down, check that the
torque necessary to rotate the casing is 118 147 Nm.

14. If the torque value measured is greater than the

prescribed value, increase the thickness of the
shims, if it is less than the prescribed value, reduce the thickness of the shims.
15. Remove tool 292220, fit the grease nipples in
the upper and lower covers and grease the assembly.

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STEERING ANGLE POTENTIOMETER REPLACEMENT

-

Feed the new wires of the potentiometer

through the front axle and install the potentiometer ensuring that it is correctly located
on the pins. Apply setting silicone around
the potentiometer and along the wires
where it contacts the axle beam.
- Fit the stub axle, the adjustment shims, the
upper and lower pivot pins.
- Position the wheels in the straight ahead position. Install the potentiometer drive pin
carefully into the top swivel until it locates in
the D' section of the potentiometer. When
the pin locates it will be approximately 45
degrees from the fixing hole screw. Rotate
the pin against spring pressure to enable
the retaining screw to be installed.
NOTE: Calibration of the steering angle sensor
must then be carried out using the procedure described in Section 55, Chapter 2.

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CROWN WHEEL/ DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER

Installation - Removal (Op. 25 102 15)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

Place the front axle on the stand tool no. 293460

and proceed as follows:
1. Drain oil from planetary hubs and axle housing.
2. Remove the steering tie-rod nuts and using a
puller split the joint from their seats in the swivel
housings. Retrieve steering tie-rod.

1
3. Remove the planetary carrier retaining bolts and
screw in two alignment pins tool no. 292888.

2
4. Using a slide puller screwed into the drain plug
hole detach the planetary carrier.

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5. Remove the planetary carrier.

4
6. Remove the sun gear retaining ring.

5
7. Remove sun gear.

6
8. Remove the rear sun gear retaining ring.
9. Connect the wheel hub and swivel housing to a
hoist and remove the swivel pins as detailed on
page 17.

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10. Remove the wheel hub and swivel housing taking care not to damage inner seal.

8
11. Remove the half-shaft retaining screw.

9
12. Remove the half-shaft along with the universal
joint and bearing bush.

10
13. Remove two of the bolts attaching the crown
wheel/differential carrier to the axle housing and
screw two alignment pins (1) into the holes. Remove remaining bolts ensuring the crown
wheel/differential carrier is firmly supported by
the alignment pins (1).

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14. Connect the crown wheel/differential carrier to a

hoist and detach it from axle housing.
15. Reassemble the crown wheel/differential carrier
following the disassembly procedure in reverse
and observe the following:

12
16. To assist the wheel hub and swivel housing reassembly, mount the guide (1) tool no. 293889
for 100 and 115 Hp tractors and no. 293888 for
135 and 160 Hp tractors on to the axle-shaft.
17. Adjust the swivel pin bearings as detailed on
page 18, steps 6 to 15.
18. Install the sun gear complete with retaining
rings.
19. Install the planetary carrier.
20. Install the steering tie-rod.
21. Refill planetary hubs and axle housing with oil in
the specified quantity.
22. Before reassembling the crown wheel/differential carrier, thoroughly clean and degrease mating surfaces and apply a 2 mm bead of sealant.
See sealant application patterns on page 36.
23. Tighten to correct torques, as specified on page
3.

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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CLUTCH

(100, 115 and 135 Hp)
Overhaul (Op. 25 104 34)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

Place the crown wheel/differential carrier on the fixture tool no. 293743. Proceed as follows:
1. Detach the oil supply fitting to the differential
lock.

2. Remove the upper and lower attaching bolts

from the diff lock outer bell housing and install
two 70 mm minimum long bolts into the holes.
Gradually loosen the four remaining diff lock outer bell housing bolts to allow gradual release of
the diff unlock spring.
Note - It is essential that replacement bolts are 70
mm long minimum as common bell housing attaching bolts do not allow complete release of the diff unlock spring.

3. Loosen the 70 mm long bolts last.

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4. Remove the clutch bell housing complete with

diff unlock spring and diff lock control piston.

4
5. Remove the diff lock sleeve retaining wire.

5
6. Remove the diff lock sleeve.

6
7. Remove the diff lock control piston retaining ring
and retrieve the sliding sleeve with the two
thrust washers.

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8. Gently tap on the piston to remove it from the

clutch bell housing.

8
9. Disassemble the diff lock control piston.
10. Reassemble the diff lock clutch components following the disassemble procedure in reverse
and observe the following:
11. Carefully check that two piston O-rings are in
good condition.

9
12. Assemble the clutch bell housing complete with
the unlock spring and piston to the differential
carrier using the two 70 mm minimum long
bolts. Screw them in gradually to compress the
spring.

10
13. Install the four original clutch bolts, remove the
70 mm bolts and install the last two clutch bolts
at respective locations.

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FRONT AXLE PINION AND CROWN WHEEL

Overhaul (Op. 25 102 20)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

1. Remove the crown wheel nut retainer.

2. Loosen the crown wheel bearing adjustment
ring nut using the spanner(1) tool no. 293665
for 100 and 115 Hp units and no. 293798 for 135
and 160 Hp units.

1
3. Remove the crown wheel/differential carrier cap
attaching bolts.

2
4. Remove the crown wheel and retrieve the adjustment shims located opposite to the adjust
ring nut.

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5. Remove the circlip from the pinion shaft.

4
6. Unstake the pinion shaft locknut.

5
7. Loosen the pinion locknut using the socket
spanner tool no. 293878 (2) and pinion tool no.
293876 (1) for 100 and 115 Hp units or tool no.
293879 (2) and pinion tool no. 293877 (1) for
135 and 160 Hp units.

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8. Retrieve the detent ball (3).

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9. Withdraw the pinion shaft by gently tapping on

pinion shaft rear end.
10. Remove oil and dust seals and retrieve rear
bearing and spacer.
11. Reinstall the pinion and crown wheel assembly
observing the following:
- Reassembly follows the disassembly procedure in reverse, from step 10 back to step 1.
- Refer to figures on page 5 for correct orientation of the different parts.
- Tighten to correct torques as detailed on
page 3.
- Carry out adjustments following procedures
described on page 30 to 36.

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PINION AND CROWN WHEEL

ADJUSTMENTS
Determining the pinion shaft (12, page 5) bearing
pre-load.

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

Proceed as follows:
12. Fix tool no. 293438 (1) in a vice, install the bearing inner races (2 and 4) and spacer (3) and fully
tighten the tool nut.

9
13. Using a depth gauge, measure dimension (H1)
between top level and end of pivot of tool no.
293438 (1).

10
14. Dismantle the previous shim pack, lubricate
bearings with engine oil and reassemble all pack
details, except spacer (3, Fig. 9), on the crown
wheel/differential carrier complete with bearing
outer races and already fixed in a vice using tool
no. 293743.
15. Fully tighten nut of the tool no. 293438 (1) while
turning the tool to correctly seat the bearings.
16. Using a depth gauge, measure dimension (H2)
in the tool under this condition.
17. Thickness of adjuster ring (12) to be installed is
given by:
S = H2 - H1 + 0.05 mm

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Round off the adjuster ring value obtained (12) to

the next 0.05 mm if necessary

Note - upon completion of adjustment, do not disassemble the tool from the crown wheel/differential assembly for subsequent cone point adjustment.

PINION AND CROWN WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

Determining the cone point (8, page 5) adjuster
ring thickness.
Proceed as follows:
18. Assemble tool no. 293400 (1) to the crown
wheel/differential carrier complete with the
bearing outer races, crown wheel bearing adjuster nut, crown wheel bearing adjust shim, circlip and differential casing caps.

19. Screw in or out cones (3) of tool no. 293400 (1)

to orient the depth gauge tip towards the bearing inner race (2) and remove all end play between the cones and the crown wheel bearing
outer races.
20. Bring the depth gauge tip to contact the bearing
inner race (2) and measure dimensions obtained (H3).
21. Determine correct nominal dimension (H5) between the crown wheel centre line and the pinion larger base:
H 5 = H4 C
where:
H4 = 115 mm (100 and 115 Hp) and 122.5 mm
(135 and 160 Hp). Nominal dimension between
the crown wheel centre line and pinion larger
base.
C = Correction factor stamped on the pinion,
prefixed by + or - if other than 0, to be added to
or subtracted from the nominal dimension (H4),
depending on the sign.
22. Adjuster ring (8, page 5) thickness is given by:
S = H 3 - H5
where:
H3 = Depth gauge reading
H5 = Correct nominal dimension between crown
wheel centre line and pinion larger base.

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Examples (100 and 115 Hp):

-

Depth gauge reading: H5 = 118 mm.

Nominal dimension between crown wheel centre line and pinion larger base: H4 = 115 mm.

Correction factor: C = + 0.2 mm.

Correct nominal dimension: H5 = 115 + 0.2 =

115.2 mm

Adjuster ring thickness:

S = 118 - 115.2 = 2.8 mm.

Correction factor: C = - 0.2 mm.

Correct nominal dimension: H5 = 115 - 0.2 =

114.8 mm.

Adjuster ring thickness:

S = 118 - 114.8 = 3.2 mm.

Correction factor: C = 0 mm.

Correct nominal dimension: H5 = H4 = 115 mm.

Adjuster ring thickness:

S = 118 - 115 = 3 mm.

23. Remove universal tools no. 293438 and 293400

from the pinion and crown wheel carrier.
24. Assemble the pinion with the bearing inner races, spacer and adjuster rings (11 and 8) as previously found.
25. Assemble the O-ring (1) on the pinion shaft.
26. Slide the spacer and detent ball over the pinion,
after carefully lubricating the ball outer surface.

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27. Assemble the pinion tool (2) no. 293876 for 100
and 115 Hp units and no. 293877 for 135 and
160 Hp units.
28. Insert the spanner (1) tool no. 293878 for 100
and 115 Hp units and no. 293879 for 135 and
160 Hp units on the adjuster nut.

2
1

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29. Using a spanner assembled to the pinion tool
(2) hold the pinion and a torque meter placed on
the nut spanner (1) exactly as shown in the figure, tighten the nut (C2, page 3) to 294 Nm (30
kgm) while turning the pinion shaft to seat the
bearings correctly.
30. Using a torque meter tool no. 293952 (1) assembled to the pinion tool (2) no. 293876 for
100 and 115 Hp units or no. 293877 for 135 and
160 Hp units, check pinion rolling torque is 0.5
to 1 Nm (0.050 to 0.100 kgm) without both the
oil seal (11, page 5) and dust seal. If the rolling
torque is lower than specification, reduce adjust
shims (12, page 5); increase if higher.
31. Loosen the nut and assemble the oil seal (11,
page 5) and dust seal. Tighten the nut to 294 N
(30 kg) while turning the pinion shaft to seat the
bearings properly.
32. Using a torque meter tool no. 293952 (1) assembled to the pinion tool (2) no. 293876 for
100 and 115 Hp units or no. 293877 for 135 and
160 Hp units, check pinion rolling torque is 0.75
Nm (0.075 kgm) with both the oil seal (11, page
5) and dust seal installed. Stake the nut and install the circlip on the pinion shaft.

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PINION AND CROWN WHEEL

ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustment of crown wheel bearings and crown
wheel to pinion backlash.
Proceed as follows:
33. Assemble the differential assembly complete
with the crown wheel and crown wheel bearing
inner races to the crown wheel/differential carrier.

16
34. Insert the outer races into the crown wheel/differential carrier, assemble the differential casing
caps and tighten bolts to 59 Nm (6 kgm). Loosen the bolts and tighten them again to 20 Nm (2
kgm).
35. Assemble the adjust shim (2, page 5) removed
during axle overhaul and retaining ring.

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36. With the bearings completely lubricated, turn
the crown wheel and at the same time using the
spanner (1) tool no. 293665 for 100 and 115 Hp
units and no. 293798 for 135 and 160 Hp units
tighten the nut to 39 to 59 Nm (4 to 6 kgm) to
guarantee that the end play between the components is re-established.
37. Place a metric dial indicator at right angles to
the outside one of the crown wheel teeth (1) and
measure pinion to crown wheel backlash.

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38. Repeat measurement in two more places at
120 from one another and compare the average (Gm) of the three readings with the specified backlash of 0.18 to 0.23 mm, with an average of 0.20 mm.
If backlash determined is higher than specification, reduce the final shim pack (2, page 5) to be
assembled.
Final shim pack (2, page 5) to be assembled to
the crown wheel/differential carrier is given by:

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S = Sp - {(Gm - 0.20 ) x 1.35}

where:
Sp = Test shim assembled to the crown wheel/differential carrier
Gm = Average pinion to crown wheel backlash
If the backlash value is lower than specification, increase the shim pack (2, page 5) to be assembled,
calculating value as follows:
S = Sp + {(0.20 - Gm) x 1.35}
where:
Sp = Test shim assembled to the crown wheel/differential carrier
Gm = Average pinion to crown wheel backlash
39. Assemble the shim (2, page 1) determined and
using a metric dial indicator placed at right angles to the outside of one of the crown wheel
teeth, check pinion to crown wheel backlash is
within the admissible range of 0.18 to 0.23 mm.

40. Using a spanner (1) tool no. 293665 for 100 and
115 Hp units and no. 293798 for 135 and 160
Hp units, turn the adjuster nut and using a
torque meter tool no. 293952 (1).

check if pinion and crown wheel bearing rolling

torque, measured under the same conditions as
when checking the pinion only rolling torque, is:
A2 = A1 + 1 1.5 Nm (0.10 0.15 kgm)

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where:

20

A2 = Pinion and crown wheel rolling torque

A1 = Pinion only rolling torque previously found
0.1 to 1.5 Nm (0.10 to 0.15 kgm) = Crown
wheel only rolling torque measured at the end of
the pinion using the spanner tool no. 293876 for
100 and 115 Hp units and no. 293877 for 135
and 160 Hp units and torque meter tool no.
293952.

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41. Tighten the cap screws (C2, page 4) to a torque

value of 176 Nm (18 kgm).
42. Install the locking tab and screw in or out the adjuster nut till the nearest notch.
43. Fix the crown wheel/differential carrier to
axle housing after thoroughly cleaning and
greasing the mating surfaces and applying
mm bead of sealant as shown in the figure
low.

the
dea2
be-

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Sealant applications pattern for crown wheel

carrier and planetary carrier.
Sealants to be used are listed on page 1, Section 00

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FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

Overhaul (Op. 25 102 24)
If the differential assembly has been overhauled,
the differential planet gears to side gears backlash
should be adjusted.
Proceed as follows:
1. Thoroughly wash all differential components to
remove oil traces which could affect backlash
testing.
2. Assemble the two side gears to the differential
casing, without thrust washers.
3. Insert planet gears complete with thrust washers and pins. Turn the pin attaching screws by
some turns to prevent pins from falling out.
4. Place a dial indicator on the differential casing.
5. Bring the left hand side gear to fully contact the
planet gear and then push it to contact the differential casing. Read left hand side gear end
play (Gs) on the gauge.
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6. Repeat for right hand side gear and measure
right hand side gear end play (Gd).
Specified end play should be 0.25 mm for 100
and 115 Hp units and 0.30 mm for 135 and 160
Hp units.
Therefore, adjust shims to be assembled to the
differential casing are given by:
Ss = Gs - 0.25 mm LH side gear, 100 and 115
Hp units
Sd = Gd - 0.25 mm RH side gear, 100 and 115
Hp units
Ss = Gs - 0.30 mm LH side gear, 135 and 160
Hp units
Sd = Gd - 0.30 mm RH side gear, 135 and 160
Hp units
7. Assemble thrust washers nearest to the value
obtained. Using a dial indicator and following
the above procedure, check RH and LH side
gear end play is near to 0.25 mm for 100 and
115 Hp units and to 0.30 mm for 135 and 160 Hp
units.

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SWIVEL PINS AND BEARINGS

Replacement (Op. 25 108 46 or 25 108 47)
If the swivel pins are difficult to be disassembled,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove greasers and swivel pin retaining bolts.
2. Install screws (1) of tool no. 293857.
3. Install tool plate (2) and fix to the screws using
nuts (5).

4. Install tie-rod (4) and screw it in completely into

the greaser hole on the pin (6).
5. Tighten the nut (3) until withdrawing the pin.

6. Using a puller tool no. 292161 (1) remove the

swivel bearings.

7. Reassemble the swivel bearings using a suitable installer.

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FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN TEST (Op. 44 511 80)

When the tractor moves along a straight line, FWD
tractor wheels should be parallel to the tractor centre line. A slight front toe-in to a maximum of 6 mm,
measured between the rim edges, is also acceptable.
Check correct FWD tractor toe-in as follows:
1. Inflate front tyres to the specified pressure.
2. Place the steering wheel at mid-travel, with one
spoke along the tractor centre line.
3. Check wheels are parallel to the tractor centre
line.

4. Measure the distance (1) between the wheel inner rims at hub height at the front of the wheels.
5. Rotate both front wheels 180 and check the
distance (2) again, at hub height, this time at the
rear of the wheels. The measurement taken
should be the same as (1) or greater by up to 6
mm max. 180 wheel rotation is necessary to
eliminate rim run-out errors.

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6. Should it be necessary to adjust the front wheel
toe-in, proceed as follows:
Remove the nut (2) and split the rod end (1)
from its seat.
Loosen the locknut (3) and screw in or out the
rod end (1) to reduce or increase the distance
(2, Fig. 1).
Insert the rod end (1) into its seat and check the
toe-in as detailed in steps 4 and 5.
When the toe-in is to specification, tighten the
locknut (3) to 180 Nm (18.3 kgm) and the nut (2)
to 100 Nm (10.2 kgm).

Note - The self-locking nut (2) should be replaced

every time it is disassembled or loosened.

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SECTION 25 - MECHANICAL FRONT AXLE - CHAPTER 1

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CLUTCH

Overhaul (Op. 25 104 34)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protection clothing, including goggles, gloves and footwear.

With the pinion and crown wheel carrier placed on

fixture tool no. 293743.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the retaining ring (3), bell housing (2),
clutch disc (4) hub retaining ring (1).

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2. Remove the circlip (1), disassemble the reaction
ring (2) along with the clutch discs (3) and clutch
disc hub (4).

3. Remove the thrust washer (1), washer (2) and

release bearing (3).

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4. Blow compressed air into the oil inlet fitting and

drive out the diff clutch lock piston (1).

5. Remove the attaching bolts (1) and diff lock support plate (2). Retrieve oil seal (5, page 40).
6. Check all hydraulic cylinder sliding surfaces are
free from scuffs and in perfectly good condition.
7. Check clutch discs for abnormal wear or imperfections. Replace if damaged.
8. Reinstall the differential lock assembly observing the following:
- Reassembly follows the disassembly procedure
in reverse, from step 5 back to step 1.
- Refer to figures on page 5 for correct orientation
of the different parts.
- Check seals and replace if damaged.
- Tighten to correct torques as detailed on page
3.

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