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140 steering question

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keith stromberg

04-16-2007 13:39:23




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I have been givien a 140 by my father inlaw and the steering is all over the place in high gear. The entire front wobbles all over the place. Noticed that the steering shaft turning to the left screws out about a half inch before it starts to turn and vise versa when turning to the right. Also what would be the best manual to buy for a newby like my self? Any help to get this thing working better would be a great help thanks,
Keith

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Haas

04-18-2007 08:17:55




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 Re: 140 steering question in reply to keith stromberg, 04-16-2007 13:39:23  
Take the big plug with the hex on it out of the front of the steering box. You'll likely need a big 6 point hex socket of the correct size to get it out. Don't use something that will round off the corners of the hex. Once you get that out, you can turn the steering wheel and screw out the worm. You may have to take the bearing loose at the steering support post near the steering wheel. There is a ball bearing on the end of the steering shaft. If there is any play in it get a new one. There is a castle nut on the end of the shaft that holds the bearing on the shaft. To get rid of the shaft moving in and out as you described, the bearing must not have play, the inner race of the bearing must be clamped tightly against the shoulder on the steering shaft below the worm and when you reassemble, the large plug must clamp the outer race tightly in the steering housing. You may have to add a machine washer of the proper size under the plug to get it to clamp the outer race tightly. Make use the washer contacts only the outer race or it may restrict the bearing from turning. The bearing is cheap, only about $10. If you do this, I don't thing you'll likely need much else. More work on the steering box will require removing the front axle and taking the steering box apart from the bottom.

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Janicholson

04-16-2007 16:01:23




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 Re: 140 steering question in reply to keith stromberg, 04-16-2007 13:39:23  
The steering box should not have play in that direction. It will need to be taken apart and (more than likely new bearings installed. Binders booke has reproductions of repair manuals and owners manuals. caseih . com has on line parts diagrams, just follow the directions to use the listings. This site has manuals as well, top left sidebar. Lucky gift, JimN



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keith stromberg

04-17-2007 09:46:56




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 Re: 140 steering question in reply to Janicholson, 04-16-2007 16:01:23  
Thanks Very much for the information! I am a very new owner and would like to restore to a reliable condition.
Keith



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keith stromberg

04-20-2007 15:44:02




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 Re: 140 steering question in reply to keith stromberg, 04-17-2007 09:46:56  
Got a chance to look at the stering problem today. After i removed the end cap I see the castle nut but there is not a bearing behind it. There is what appears to be a bearing race. Also I tried to screw the worm out but was scared to use any force. Should it take a good bit of force I was turning it to the right? Also were is a good place to get the parts I need? TIA
Keith



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