John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Remove and Install Tie Rod

[1] – Remove cotter pins from castle nuts (A) and remove castle nuts.

[2] – Using a tie rod end separator, remove tie rod ends from spindles.

[3] – Inspect tie rod end boots. If necessary, replace boots.

[4] – Install tie rods:
a. Install two castle nuts to rod ends.
b. Tighten castle nuts (A) to specification.

c. Install the cotter pins. If slots in castle nuts don’t align with holes after tightening, tighten nuts until next slot aligns.

[5] – Lubricate tie rod ends using general purpose grease.