JD 345 axil pivit bushing Replace

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I have a JD 345 with a KAW 20 hp. I need to replace the front axil pivot bushing. Steering is wondering, power steering is tight and so are Kingpins are good. Do I have to pull the muffler to replace bushing.
 

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Yes if referring to the center pivot point. Much easier than unbolting the engine.

Note the muffler will be M8 nuts. You may to use a 12mm or 13mm socket depending which nuts JD used at the time. The M8 JIS nut are 12mm hex. I perfer to use the flanged JIS nut myself as there more clearance for the socket.
 
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Thanks Star trac. I was hoping not to have to remove Muffler as on a Briggs V twin the bolts were frose and 3 of 4 snaped off the head threads. even after soaking with Blaster. I hope this does not happen on this H20 KAW.
 

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So far everyone that had the nut froze to the stud the stud came out here. I usually replace the nuts with stainless steel ones. I also keep the studs on hand.
 
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