MODELS 5640, 6640, 7740, 7840, 8240 & 8340 Paragraphs 1-3

FRONT AXLE SYSTEM

(TWO-WHEEL DRIVE)
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY AND reversing disassembly procedure. Grease retainer (8)
STEERING LINKAGE and inner bearing cone (7) should be positioned on
spindle, then install wheel hub (6). Tighten slotted
nut (2) to a torque of 27-40 N.m (20-30 ft.-lbs.), then
Two-Wheel Drive Models rotate hub several turns. Tighten nut (2) to 61-74 N.m
(45-50 ft.-lbs.), then back nut ofFless than one flat and
1. WHEELS AND BEARINGS. To remove front install cotter pin (3). Be sure to install cap (1) se-
wheel hub and bearings, first raise and support the curely.
front axle extension, then unbolt and remove the tire
and wheel assembly. Remove the cap (1—Fig. 1),
cotter pin (3), slotted nut (2), washer (4) and outer 2. TIE ROD, TOE-OUT AND TREAD ADJUST-
bearing cone (5). Slide the hub assembly (6) from MENT. All models are equipped with one tie rod
spindle axle shaft (10). Remove grease retainer (8) extending between left and right steering arms. The
and inner bearing cone (7). Hub is slotted to facilitate hydrostatic steering cylinder (19—Fig. 2) is attached
removal of bearing cups. between the front axle and the center of the tie rod.
Left end (18) of tie rod and both ends of steering
Pack wheel bearings liberally with Ford MIC 137- cylinder are automotive type and should be renewed
A, M1C75-B or equivalent grease. Reassemble by if wear is excessive. The procedure for removing and
installing the ends is self evident. Automotive end of
right tie rod is renewable only as an assembly with
the right tie rod.
All two-wheel drive models are equipped with ad-
justable tread axle. Tie rod is equipped with locating
screws (15) for quick adjustment of tie rod length
when changing tread width. To adjust tread width,
raise and support front axle. Remove tie rod locating
screws (15) and clamp screws (9) from axle extensions
(5 and 12), then slide axle extensions in or out of Eixle
center member (8). Tighten the track adjusting clamp
screws (9) which attach axle extensions inside the
axle center section to 400 N.m (300 ft.-lbs.) torque.
Tighten tie rod locating screws (15) to 150 N.m (110
ft.-lbs.) torque and locknuts to 75 N.m (55 ft.-lbs.)
torque. After resetting axle tread width, check and
adjust front wheel toe-out as described below.
Recommended front wheel toe-out is 0-13 mm (0-
V2 in.) for two-wheel drive models. Tb check toe-out,
turn steering wheel so that front wheels are iij
straight ahead position. Measure distance (A—Fig.
3) between wheel rims on centerline of axle, parallel
to ground. Rotate wheels V2 turn, then measure be-
tween wheels at front of wheels in position (B). Di-
mension (A) should be 0-13 mm (O-V2 in.) smaller
than dimension (B). To adjust toe-out, remove locat-
ing bolt (15—Fig. 2) from left end of tie rod tube (16).
Loosen clamp bolt in left tie rod end (18). Turn
threaded section of tie rod (17) in or out to obtain
desired toe-out. Tighten tie rod locating bolt to 150
Fig. 1—Exploded view of front wheei hub used on two N.m (110 ft.-lbs) torque and clamp bolt to 75 N.m (55
wheei drive modeis. Mud shieid (9) is used oniy on 8240 ft-lbs.) torque.
and 8340 modeis.
1. Cap 6. Hub 3. SPINDLES, AXLE EXTENSIONS AND
2. Slotted nut 7. Inner bearing cone
3. Cotter pin 8. Grease retainer BUSHINGS. To remove spindle (1—Fig. 2), first
4. Washer 9. Mud shield remove the wheel and hub, then disconnect tie rod
5. Outer bearing cone 10. Spindle end from steering arm (7 or 13). Check threaded end

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Paragraph 3 (Cont.) FORD

IS

Fig. 2—Expioded view of adjustabie

axie typicai of two-wheei drive modeis.
1. Spindle
2. Washer
3. Thrust bearing
4. Bushings
5. Left axle extension
6. Felt sealing washer
7. Left steering arm
8. Axle center member
9. Track clamp bolt
10. Bushings
11. Washers
12. Axle right extension
13. Right steering arm
14. Right tie rod
15. Locking screws
16. Tie rod tube
17. Left tie rod
18. Tie rod end
19. Power steering cylinder

Fig. 3—On two-wheei drive modeis, front wheeis shouid

be toed out 0-13 mm (0-1/2 in.).

of spindle and steering arm for alignment marks

(M—Fig. 4) before removing steering arm. Note that Fig. 4—Maries (M) are provided on the spindies and the
it may be necessary to use a thread file to clean the steering arms to assist in correct assembiy.
threads of spindle since they are deformed during
assembly at the factory in order to lock the spindle
nut in place. Remove nut retaining steering arm (7 or M1C75-B or equivalent grease. Install washer (2)
13—Fig. 2), then pull steering arm from splines of with chamfered edge down toward boss of spindle,
spindle. Lower spindle (1) from axle extension (5 or then install thrust bearing (3) on spindle so that
12). Remove thrust bearing (3) and chamfered washer numbered side of bearing is facing upward. Insert
(2) from spindle. Clean and inspect parts for wear or spindle through axle extension. Install new felt
other damage and renew as necessary. washer (6), then locate steering arm on top of spindle.
Align marks on threaded end of spindle and steering
When reassembling, lubricate bushings (4) and arm as shown (M—Fig. 4). Tighten steering arm
pack thrust bearing (3) with Ford M1C137-A, retaining nut to 488-597 N.m (360-440 ft.-lbs.)

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MODELS 5640, 6640, 7740, 7840, 8240 & 8340 Paragraphs 4-7
torque, then stake threads to prevent loosening. Re- Check axle pivot bushings (10) and renew if neces-
fer to paragraph 2 for tread width and toe-out adjust- sary. Reverse removal procedure when assembling.
ment. Balance of reassembly is the reverse of Lubricate pivot bushings with Ford M1C137-A,
disassembly. Tighten the track adjusting clamp M1C75-B or equivalent grease. Tighten screws re-
screws (9—Fig. 2) which attach axle extensions inside taining the axle pivot pin to 70-90 N.m (52-66 ft.-lbs.)
the axle center section to 400 N.m (300 ft.-lbs.) torque, then bend locking tabs around screws to pre-
torque. Tighten tie rod locating bolts (15) to 150 N.m vent loosening.
(110 ft.-lbs.) torque and locknuts to 75 N.m (55 ft.-lbs.)
torque. Tighten left tie rod end clamp bolt to 100 N.m
(75 ft.-lbs.) torque after toe-out is correctly set. 5. FRONT SUPPORT. To remove the front sup-
port, the axle must be removed, the radiator must be
4. AXLE CENTER MEMBER, PIVOT PIN AND removed from the support and the front support must
BUSHINGS. To remove front axle assembly, raise be unbolted from the front of engine. The front axle,
front of tractor in such a way that it will not interfere the front support and the remainder of the tractor
with the removal of the axle. A hoist may be attached must each be supported separately while removing,
to front support or special stands can be attached to while separated and while assembling. Be sure that
sides. Removal of the axle center member (8—Fig. 2) sufficient equipment is available before beginning.
may be easier if the axle extension and spindle as- Refer to paragraph 67 and remove the main fuel
sembly is first removed from each side; however, the tank, then refer to paragraph 87 and remove the
complete assembly can be removed as a unit. Remove radiator. Support front of tractor in such a way that
front wheels and weights, then support the axle with it will not interfere with removal of either the front
a suitable jack or special safety stand to prevent support or the front axle. Remove axle as outlined in
tipping while permitting the axle to be lowered and paragraph 4. Attach a hoist or other supporting de-
moved safely. Disconnect hoses from the steering vice to the front support, then unbolt and separate
cylinder and cover openings to prevent the entry of the front support from the front of the engine. Be
dirt. Unbolt and remove the front axle pivot pin. careful not to lose or damage shims located between
Lower axle until axle is free from front support, then front support and engine. Keep shims separate and
carefully roll axle away from under tractor. label for installation in same location.

FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
Mechanical front-wheel drive is available which rim and disc positions relative to the hub and the
uses a front drive axle manufactured by Carraro. resulting track width settings.
Models 5640, 6640, 7740 and 7840 are equipped with
standard type 709 axle; Models 8240 and 8340 are NOTE: When interchanging front wheels from
equipped with heavy duty type 709 axle. Some differ- side to side, make sure that "V" of tire tread is
ences in the front-wheel drive systems will be noted pointing in the direction of forward travei.
in the following service instructions.
Tighten disc to hub mounting nuts to 475 N.m (350
The transfer gearbox engagement is controlled by ft.-lbs.) torque and disc to rim mounting nuts to 240
an electric solenoid/hydraulic valve which directs oil N.m (177 ft.-lbs.) torque. Recheck the disc and riin
pressure to move a dog clutch and engage the front mounting nut torque after driving the tractor about
wheel drive. The transfer gearbox is attached to the 200 meters (200 yards), after one hour of operation,
bottom of the rear axle center housing of all models. after eight hours of operation and at 50 hour inter-
A drive shaft connects the transfer gearbox to front vals.
axle. After resetting track width, check toe-in setting as
outlined in paragraph 7 and steering stop setting as
outlined in paragraph 8.
ADJUSTMENTS
7. TIE RODS AND TOE-IN. Tie rod ends are not
All Four-Wheel Drive Models adjustable for wear and faulty units must be re-
newed. To check toe-in, first tum steering wheel so
6. FRONT WHEEL TREAD WIDTH. Front- that front wheels are in straight ahead position.
wheel drive axle is a fixed assembly. However, track Measure distance between front wheels at front and
width can be adjusted by changing the wheel rim rear of wheels from rim flange to rim flange at hub
relative to the center disc, the rim and/or disc relative height. Distance measured at front of wheels should
to axle hub or by interchanging the front wheels. The be 0-6 mm (O-V4 in.) less (toed in) than distance
drawings shown in Fig. 5 illustrate different wheel measured at rear of wheels. To adjust, loosen clamp

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Paragraph 8 FORD

Track Setting
Disc/Rim Position 24 in. 28 in.
wheels wheels

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55.6 in. 54.7 in.
(1412 mm) (1389 mm)

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59.7 in. 58.8 in.
(1516 mm) (1493 mm)
Fig, 6—View of toe-in adjustment points for four-wheei-
drive modeis. Be sure to adjust both sides equaiiy. Refer
to text.
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63.6 in. 62.7 in.
(1615 mm) (1592 mm)

67.7 in. 66.8 in.

(1718 mm) (1696 mm)

71.3 in. 71.9 in.

(1812 mm) (1825 mm)

75.4 in. 75.9 in. Fig, 7—Steering stop screws (S) shouid be adjusted to
prevent tires from touching any part of tractor when
(1916 mm) (1929 mm)
wheeis are turned.

bolt (2—Fig. 6), then turn tie rod (1) in or out of tie
[ i rod end (3) as required. Adjust both sides evenly.
79.3 in. 79.9 in. When adjustment is correct, tighten clamp bolt (2) to
(2015 mm) (2028 mm) 56 N.m (41ft.-lbs.)torque.

8. STEERING STOPS AND ARTICULATION.

The front axle is provided with adjustable steering
and articulation stops to prevent the front tires from
83.4 in. 83.9 in. contacting the tractor. Adjusted setting should not
(2119 mm) (2132 mm) change during operation, but different tire sizes or
tread and changes in track width may make adjust-
ment necessary. The steering stop screws (S—Fig. 7)
Fig. 5--Front-wheei drive axie track width is adjusted by should be adjusted to provide a minimum clearance
changing position of wheei rim and disc. of 20 mm (% in.) between tire and frame. Tighten

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