First I need to apologize for not knowing the right terminology to use in asking this. I don't yet have a repair manual and don't even know the right words to do a search for this steering assembly. Here goes and please be tolerant.
In this photo, you see my little tractor's front end. My question is about the front left wheel spindle(?) assembly on the side with the rod from the steering gearbox. Once some years back I had to jack up my tractor's front end, and remove the front tire and rim for repair of a puncture. That's when I noticed that the left front wheel was loose like it was worn from turning left and right., There was significant play in the vertical spindle assembly when yanking on the wheel. The play is where the pivoting spindle goes vertically through the front axle. I hope that's clear enough to explain the problem.
Is there any hope for adjusting the looseness? Are there bushings or bearings I can replace or am I looking at a new front wheel spindle replacement? Thank you in advance, and yes I know I must buy a repair manual. I just don't have the cash right now. Don.
In this photo, you see my little tractor's front end. My question is about the front left wheel spindle(?) assembly on the side with the rod from the steering gearbox. Once some years back I had to jack up my tractor's front end, and remove the front tire and rim for repair of a puncture. That's when I noticed that the left front wheel was loose like it was worn from turning left and right., There was significant play in the vertical spindle assembly when yanking on the wheel. The play is where the pivoting spindle goes vertically through the front axle. I hope that's clear enough to explain the problem.
Is there any hope for adjusting the looseness? Are there bushings or bearings I can replace or am I looking at a new front wheel spindle replacement? Thank you in advance, and yes I know I must buy a repair manual. I just don't have the cash right now. Don.
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