Category Archives: 1025R

John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Remove and Install Steering Wheel

[1] – Disengage three locking tabs at underside of steering wheel and remove steering wheel cover. [2] – Remove nut securing steering wheel. [3] – Remove steering wheel. If necessary, use a suitable puller. [4] – →NOTE: Lightly coat the steering shaft splines with NEVER-SEEZ TM or general purpose grease before installing steering wheel to… Read More »

John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Assemble MFWD Differential

[1] – Install pinion gears (A) and cupped washers (B) to partially installed pinion shaft. [2] – Install pinion shaft to carrier, aligning carrier and shaft holes. [3] – Hold hole alignment with punch, and drive spring pin (C) through carrier into shaft. [4] – Install bearings (D) to differential carrier. [5] – Align splines… Read More »

John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Disassemble MFWD Differential

Rotate the differential case bearings to check bearing condition. Inspect the differential gear condition. Replace components as needed. [1] – Rotate side gear assemblies (A) around pinion gears. Remove side gears with cupped washers (B) from differential case. [2] – Remove bevel gear (C) from differential case splines. [3] – Remove bearings (D) from differential… Read More »

John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Disassemble Front Outer Axle

Service procedures are the same for the left and right side outer axle assemblies. Rotate outer axle end bearings to check bearing condition. Inspect gears, shafts, and seals for wear or damage. Replace components as needed. [1] – Remove seal (A) from spindle housing. [2] – Remove snap ring (B) securing bevel gear bearing. [3]… Read More »

John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Assemble Front Axle

[1] – Lubricate bearings with clean hydraulic oil and install input shaft assembly to axle housing. [2] – Install snap ring (A) securing input shaft assembly to housing. [3] – Lubricate input shaft, and housing bore with clean hydraulic oil. [4] – Lubricate seal with lithium grease and install shaft seal (B) to bottom of… Read More »

John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Disassemble Front Axle

Service procedures are the same for the left and right side outer axle assemblies. Only the right side outer axle assembly must be removed to service the differential. [1] – Loosen clamp (A), and remove axle input shield (B). [2] – Remove snap ring (C) from driveshaft yoke groove. Drive spring pin (D) through yoke… Read More »