John Deere 210 — Adjust steering gear
Adjustments
For the John Deere 210, from the John Deere service manual.
Applies to: John Deere 210
Procedure
- Disconnect drag link from lever arm.
- Loosen jam nuts on cross bolt.
- Loosen jam nut and tapered stud several turns.
- Tighten adjusting plug to 10 to 14 ft-lbs.
- Adjust backlash with 0.100-inch spacer; tighten jam nuts to 40 ft-lbs.
- Turn tapered stud snug; tighten jam nut to 40 ft-lbs.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Adjusting plug 10 to 14 ft-lbs
- Jam nut 40 ft-lbs
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Source: John Deere service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.