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8_n steering box bearings

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jake4599

11-18-2003 11:57:01




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I HAVE A LATE MODEL 8N. WHEN I PURCHASED IT IN 2002 THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD REPLACED THE STEERING BEARINGS TOP AND BOTTOM. HERES THE PROBLEM THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN. WHAT IS THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THIS PREMATURE FAILURE. WHERE WOULD THE WEAR AREA MOST LIKELY BE THE BALLSHAFT RACES? THANKS JAKE. P.S. ONCE AGAIN IM REFERING TO THE BEARINGS IN THE ACTUAL STEERING BOX.




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IanC

11-19-2003 19:05:57




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 Re: 8_n steering box bearings in reply to jake4599, 11-18-2003 11:57:01  
The inner "race" of these bearings is the steering shaft. Check those surfaces for pitting etc. What our mechanic always did was remove the pitman shafts and hold the lower caged roller in place with his fingers while inserting the upper assembly to eliminate it moving and being crushed. Also you should buy the shim pack and set your preload to the correct spec. don't remember the correct poundage but it's probably in your I&T manual.

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JAKE4599

11-24-2003 10:21:18




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 Re: Re: 8_n steering box bearings in reply to IanC, 11-19-2003 19:05:57  
IAN, I APPRECIATE THE ADVICE I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MY INNNER RACES. I ASSUME THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BALL SHAFT. ( STEERING SHAFT ) AGAIN THANKS FOR THE INPUT. JEFF P.



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Gary-Miss

11-18-2003 21:51:25




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 Re: 8_n steering box bearings in reply to jake4599, 11-18-2003 11:57:01  
mOST OF THE BEARINGS i HAVE REPLACED OVER THE YEARS HAVE FAILED DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE STEERING BOX. Not all of them have been left parked outside where rainwater could get in, but, have got the moisture due to condensation. It's usually the lower bearing that fails and it is usallt tractors that are parked and used only infrequently.



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