Service Manual
260 Series Tractor Service Manual 2 - 15
CHASSIS
8. Install the rubber boot over the steering shaft and
console (Figure 47).
Figure 47
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9. Place the spring, spacer, and steering wheel on
the steering shaft. Secure the steering wheel with
a roll pin or with the washer and nut as applicable
(Figure 48).
Figure 48
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Steering Specifications
Item Specification
Free Play – front axle pivot pin 0 – 0.015” (0 – 0.4mm)
End Play – wheel to spindle 0 – 0.015” (0 – 0.4mm)
Toe-In 1/8” – ¼” (3 – 6mm)
Steering Wheel Free Play 0.5” – 1.0” (13 – 25mm)
Steering Shaft Bushings (standard dimensions)
Top (Fiber) ID 0.752 – 0.756” (19.1 – 19.2mm)
OD 1.310 – 1.320” (33.3 – 33.5mm)
Mid (Metal) ID 0.755 – 0.760” (19.2 – 19.3mm)
OD 0.988 – 1.00” (25.3 – 25.4mm)
Bottom (Metal) ID 0.753 – 0.758” (19.1 – 19.2mm)
OD 1.380 – 1.385” (35.0 – 35.2mm)