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John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Install Rockshaft Housing

IMPORTANT:
To avoid interference damage make sure tang rests on housing stop.

Before starting rockshaft installation rotate installed clutch assembly so that PTO brake reaction tang (A) rests on gear case housing stop (B).

[1] – Clean transmission mating surface and apply a bead of form-in-place gasket.

[2] – Align rockshaft housing and transmission dowel pins. Install housing to transmission.

[3] – Install M10x85 hex bolts (A) and M10x50 hex bolts (B) securing housing to transmission.
Tighten bolts in a cross pattern from center to specification.

[4] – Install hydraulic pipe nut (C) to rockshaft housing fitting and tighten to specification.

[5] – Install hydraulic supply pipe fittings (D) to pump and PTO valve and tighten to specification.

[6] – Install ROPS cross-brace and bracket to rockshaft housing and secure with two M16x40 hex bolts (E) and two M10x70 hex bolts (F) with hex flange nuts.

[7] –
IMPORTANT:
Minimum clearance must be present.

Raise rockshaft lift arms and check clearance between lift arms and cross-brace. If minimum
clearance is not present, loosen cross-brace hardware and adjust until clearance is achieved.
Tighten hardware to specification.

[8] – Install rear seat mounting bracket to rockshaft housing and secure with two M8x25 hex bolts (G).

[9] – Install front seat mounting bracket and secure with two M10x30 hex bolts (H). Secure wire harness clamp (I) with right bolt.

[10] – Install left fender and fuel tank support bracket to front seat bracket and secure with two M8x20 hex bolts (J) and hex nuts. (See Install Left Fender and Fuel Tank in Section 90, Group 20.)

[11] – Install fuel tank. Insert mounting stud through support bracket and secure with M10 hex nut (K).

[12] – Install right fender. (See Install Right Fender in Section 90, Group 20.)

[13] – Install seat base and seat. (See Install Seat Base ” and “ Install Seat in Section 90, Group 05.)

[14] – Install center closeout panel. (See Remove and Install Center Closeout Panel in Section 90, Group 15.)

[15] – Install left and right closeout panels (Model 1025R).

[16] –
→NOTE:
1023E does not have removable knob.
Install rate of drop/stop valve handle to shaft and secure with set screw. Adjust control to slow setting.

[17] – Install lift links to rockshaft arms.