Front Spindle Exploed View For TO 30

[KRK]

Replacing bushings and front spindles on my TO 30 along with new wheel bearings. Can anyone post a legible exploded view of the parts assembly? I have the manual but it only explains the procedures and doesn't show the exploded view. I think the last shade tree who put it together many years ago left a few parts out (felt washers, seals, etc.). I have looked at AGCO parts book but found on the rear axle it left out some gaskets/spacers and I would like a second source.

Thanks,

KRK in Indiana

 

[Del Huebner]

Do these help any or is this what you already have.

 

[KRK]

Thanks Del they do help. What is #13? There is a thrust bushing/bearing at the bottom but this drawing shows #13 at the top also. Is it just a washer?

 

[Jason S.]

13 is the felt dust seal.

 

[KRK]

When I put the thrust bearing where shown, the ears on the spindle no longer hit the stop at the front and rear of the turn radius of the spindle housing? is this normal?

 

[Jason S.]

No that isn't normal. You did turn the bearing the correct way didn't you? Is there still a piece of the old bearing still in there because they tend to fall apart.

 

[Del Huebner]

Jason is correct. I just replaced the bushings and bearings and this is how it looked after I finished. Left and right. I also used a rubber grommet from ACE hardware for the dust shield.
It measured 1 3/16 inside, 1 11/16 outside and 1/4 inch thick.

 

[KRK]

Stupid is as stupid does. I figured things out. I had left part of the outer shell of the old thrust bearing in the side I was working on. Everything is fully seated and I only have half of the dog ear engaged when I turn the spindle. I measured the amount of spindle at the top when installed and it matches what I need. The thrust bearings I suspect are from India and could be thicker. The spindles are new and from India too I am guessing. Tried downloading pictures but I have a Mac and they will not upload.

 

[Jason S.]

Have you measured to see if the ears on the replacement spindles are in the same location as the originals? Del, I've been lucky with the Agco dealer I have next to me. They even had the dust seals for mine in stock.

 

[KRK]

The dog ears have a taper instead of being more straight like the originals. New dogs are right at .035 higher than the original. Now wondering if I should build them up with weld or the spindle where they meet to have more mating surface or just leave them alone? Only use the tractor to mow fields.