JD 520 Radiator Replacement

[InNjPa]

Good afternoon. I’m replacing the radiator on my JD 520 but have come up against a brick wall. How do I get the radiator out past the power steering pedestal? The steering worm gear assembly on top seems to be the main obstacle needing to get past but hate to mess with that unless absolutely necessary. One online video says to loosen every other bolt on the lower steering pedestal housing to pivot it out of the way; I have it loose but it doesn’t want to pivot. Kind of at a standstill presently. I would appreciate any ideas anyone would have to help solve my dilemma.

Also, the only manual I have is the original Operator’s Manual; any thoughts on vendors who supply a decent maintenance manual that doesn’t drain the bank?

Thanks in advance…!

 

[wore out]

Good afternoon. I’m replacing the radiator on my JD 520 but have come up against a brick wall. How do I get the radiator out past the power steering pedestal? The steering worm gear assembly on top seems to be the main obstacle needing to get past but hate to mess with that unless absolutely necessary. One online video says to loosen every other bolt on the lower steering pedestal housing to pivot it out of the way; I have it loose but it doesn’t want to pivot. Kind of at a standstill presently. I would appreciate any ideas anyone would have to help solve my dilemma.

Also, the only manual I have is the original Operator’s Manual; any thoughts on vendors who supply a decent maintenance manual that doesn’t drain the bank?

Thanks in advance…!

If you have removed the correct "long" bots there's no reason the pedestal shouldn't turn. HOPEFULLY you have the front of the tractor safely supported?

 

[InNjPa]

Do the front tires need to be off of the ground?

 

[InNjPa]

If you have removed the correct "long" bots there's no reason the pedestal shouldn't turn. HOPEFULLY you have the front of the tractor safely supported?

 

[wore out]

Do the front tires need to be off of the ground?

At least take the weight off of them.

 

[InNjPa]

At least take the weight off of them.

Ok. I will give that a try. Thanks for your insight!