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INTERNATIONAL
HARVESTER
SHOP MANUAL
SERIES:
234
Hydro 234 • 244 • 254

HOW TO USE THE INDEX:
Suppose you want to know the procedure for R&R (remove and
reinstall) of the engine camshaft. Your first step is to look in the
index under the main heading of ENGINE until you find the entry
“Camshaft.” Now read to the right where under the column
covering the tractor you are repairing, you will find a number
that indicates the beginning paragraph pertaining to the
camshaft. To locate this wanted paragraph in the manual, turn
the pages until the running index appearing on the top outside
corner of each page contains the number you are seeking. In
this paragraph you will find the information concerning the
removal of the camshaft.

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SHOP MANUAL
INTERNATIONAL
HARVESTER
SERIES
234·234 Hydro·244·254
Engine serial number is stamped on injector pump mounting pad on
right side of engine. Tractor serial number is stamped on a name plate
attached to right side of front frame rail and on right side of transmis-
sion housing.
INDEX (BY STARTING PARAGRAPH)
BRAKES
Pedal Adjustment .............. .
R&R and Overhaul .............. .
CLUTCH, ENGINE
Adjustment ................... .
Remove and Reinstall ........... .
COOLING SYSTEM
Fan and Belt ................... .
Radiator ...................... .
Thermostat .................... .
Water Pump ................... .
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
Filter and Bleeding ............. .
Injection Pump and Drive ........ .
Injection Pump Timing .......... .
Nozzles ....................... .
DIFFERENTIAL ............... .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator and Regulator ........ .
Safety Start Switch ............. .
Starting Motor ................. .
ENGINE
Cam Followers ................. .
Camshaft ..................... .
Connecting Rods and Bearings .... .
Crankshaft .................... .
Crankshaft Oil Seals ............ .
Cylinder Head ................. .
Engine Removal ................ .
Flywheel ...................... .
Injection Timing ................ .
Main Bearings ................. .
Oil Pump ...................... .
Piston and Rings ............... .
Piston Pins .................... .
234,
234 Hydro
105
106
61
62
53,54
52
56
55
39, 40
41,42
43
45,46,47
100
57
59
58
20
25, 26
31
32
33, 34
17
16
35
43
32
36
28, 30
28
244
105
106
61
62
53, 54
52
56
55
39,40
41, 42
43
45, 46, 47
100
57
59
58
20
25, 26
31
32
33, 34
17
16
35
43
32
36
28, 30
28
254
105
106
61
62
53, 54
52
56
55
39, 40
41, 42
43
45, 46, 47
100
57
59
58
20
25, 26
31
32
33, 34
17
16
35
43
32
36
28, 30
28

INDEX (CONT.)
234,
ENGINE (CONT.) 234 Hydro 244 254
Piston Removal ................. 27 27 27
Rocker Arms ................... 21 21 21
Timing Gear Cover .............. 23 23 23
Timing Gears ................... 24 24 24
Valves and Seats ................ 18 18 18
Valve Guides and Springs ......... 19 19 19
Valve Timing ................... 22 22 22
FINAL DRIVE
Overhaul ....................... 103 104 104
Remove and Reinstall ............ 101 102 102
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Differential. .................... 6 6 6
TieRods ....................... 8 8 8
Wheel Hubs .................... 7 7 7
FRONT SYSTEM (TWO-WHEEL
DRIVE)
Axle Main Member .............. 1 2 2
Steering Knuckles and Hubs ....... 4 5 5
TieRods ....................... 3 3 3
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Control Valve ................... 112 113 113
Control Valve Fork .............. 114 114
Drop Speed Control Valve ......... 116 116 116
Flow Divider Valve .............. 117 117
Hitch Cover .................... 119 120 120
Hitch Raise Cemtrol Rod .......... 115 115 115
Pump .......................... 121, 122 121, 122 121, 122
PTO
Live Pto Clutch Cable
Adjustment ................... 107 107
Live Pto Control Valve ........... 118 118
STEERING GEAR (MANUAL)
Adjustment .................... 11 11 11
Overhaul ....................... 10 10 10
Remove and Reinstall ............ 9 9 9
POWER STEERING GEAR
Overhaul ....................... 13 13
Remove and Reinstall ............ 12 12
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
Hydraulic Pressure Testing ....... 91
Linkage Adjustment ............. 90
Overhaul ....................... 89
Remove and Reinstall ............ 88
Troubleshooting ................. 92
RANGE TRANSMISSION
Overhaul ....................... 64 84 84
Remove and Reinstall ............ 63 83 83
SPEED TRANSMISSION
Overhaul ....................... 64 72,78 72,78
Remove and Reinstall ............ 63 71,77 71,77
This service manual provides specifications in both the Metric (SI) and U.S.
Customary systems of measurement. The first specification is given in the measur-
ing system used during manufacture, while the second specification (given in paren-
thesis) is the converted measurement. For instance, a specification of "0.28 mm
(0.011 inch)" would indicate that the equipment was manufactured using the metric
system of measurement and the U.S. system equivalent of 0.28 mm is 0.011 inch.
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CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
GENERAL
234,
234 Hydro 244 254
Engine Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi -----
Engine Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K3B K3D K3E
Number of Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bore .......................... 68 mm 73 mm 76 mm
(2.677 inches) (2.874 inches) (2.992 inches)
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 mm ------
Displacement .................. .
Main Bearings, Number of ....... .
Cylinder Sleeves ................ .
Forward Speeds ................ .
Alternator and Starter .......... .
TUNE-UP
Compression Pressure (1) ........ .
Firing Order ................... .
Valve Tappet Gap (Cold)
Intake ...................... .
Exhaust ..................... .
Valve Seat Angle (Degrees) ...... .
Timing Mark Location ........... .
Injection Pump Make ............ .
Injection Pump Timing .......... .
Battery Terminal Grounded ...... .
Engine Low Idle Rpm ........... .
Engine High Idle Rpm,
No Load ..................... .
Engine Full Load Rpm .......... .
(1) At 280 Rpm cranking speed.
(3.071 inches)
849 cc 979 cc 1061 cc
(51.8 cu.in.) (59.8 cu.in.) (64.8 cu.in.)
-------4 -------
-----Unsleeved -----
6 9
-----Mitsubishi
-----3139kPa
9
(455 psi)
------1-3-2 ------
------.25 mm------
(.010 inch)
-~----.25 mm------
(.010 inch)
------45-------
------Pulley ------
---- Nippondenso
23°
-----Negative
------925 ------
2860
2700
2860
2700
2960
2800
SIZES-CAPACITIES-CLEARANCES
Crankshaft Main Journal
Diameter .................... .
Crankpin Diameter ............. .
Camshaft Journal Diameter
No.1 (Front) ................. .
No.2
No.3
Piston Pin Diameter ............ .
Valve Stem Diameter
Intake ...................... .
Exhaust ..................... .
Main Bearing Diametral
Clearance ................... .
Rod Bearing Diametral
Clearance ................... .
Piston Skirt End Play ........... .
Crankshaft End Play ............ .
------52mm------
(2.0472 inches)
------42mm------
(1.6535 inches)
---- 44.93-44.95 mm -----
(1. 769-1. 770 inches)
----43.92-43.94 mm -----
(1. 729-1. 730 inches)
----33.93-33.95 mm -----
(1.336-1.337 inches)
19mm 19mm
(.748 inch)
23mm
(.905 inch) (.748 inch)
---- 6.56-6.58 mm
(0.258-0.259 inch)
---- 6.53-6.55 mm -----
(0.257-0.258 inch)
----0.04-0.10 mm
(0.001-0.004 inch)
---- 0.04-0.10 mm
(0.001-0.004 inch)
-----0.30mm -----
(0.012 inch)
---- 0.06-0.30 mm
(0.002-0.012 inch)

SERIES 234·244·254
CONDENSED SERVICE DATA (CONT.)
234,
234 Hydro 244
SIZES-CAPACITIES-CLEARANCES (CONT.)
Camshaft Bearing Diametral
Clearance ................... . -----0.05-0.15 mm
254
Camshaft End Play ............. .
Cooling System Capacity ......... .
(0.002.-0.006 inch)
------(1) ------
------5.0 liters
(5.3 quarts)
Crankcase Oil Capacity (2) ....... . 3.0 liters
(3.2 quarts)
4.0 liters 4.0 liters
(4.25 quarts) (4.25 quarts)
Transmission and Differential
Capacity ..................... 12 liters 21 liters 21 liters
(12.7 quarts) (22.2 quads) (22.2 quarts)
Hydrostatic Transmission and
Differential Capacity .......... . 14 liters
(14.8 quarts)
Front Differential Housing
(Four Wheel Drive) ............ . ------ 2.5 liters
(2.6 quarts)
(1) No specification; controlled by thrust plug in timing cover.
(2) Including filter.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE FRONT AXLE
SYSTEM
AXLE MAIN MEMBER
Model 234
1. Front axle member pivots on a
shaft (9-Fig. 1) which is retained in
front subframe by a slotted hut.
To remove axle assembly, raise trac-
tor and support under subframe rails.
Remove front wheels and disconnect
steering drag link (2-Fig. 4) from steer-
ing knuckle arm (2-Fig. 1). Remove
slotted nut from pivot shaft (9), place a
rolling floor jack under center of axle
and drive pivot shaft forward with a
brass drift. Lower axle assembly enough
to clear subframe, then roll axle forward
away from tractor.
pressed into axle main member and may
be renewed after removing axle main
member from tractor.
To remove axle assembly, raise trac-
tor and support under subframe rails.
Remove front wheels and disconnect
steering drag link (2 - Fig. 5) from steer-
ing knuckle arm (5). Remove set bolt
(6-Fig. 2), place a rolling floor jack
under center of axle and drive pivot
shaft forward with a brass drift. Lower
axle assembly enough to clear subframe,
then roll axle forward away from
tractor.
Reinstall by reversing removal pro-
cedure. Grease pivot shaft before in-
stallation. Inspect "0" rings (3 - Fig. 3)
and renew as needed. Adjust toe-in, if
necessary, as outlined in paragraph 3.
TIE RODS AND TOE·IN
All Two Wheel Drive Models
Paragraphs 1·3
Reinstall by reversing removal pro-
cedure. Grease pivot shaft before in-
stallation and torqu~ slotted nut to 45-55
N'm (32-40 ft.-Ibs.), then back off 1/4 to
Va-turn to allow for cotter pin installa-
tion. A.djust toe-in, if necessary, as
outlined in paragraph 3.
3. Procedure for removal and
disassembly of tie rods on all models is
obvious after examination of units.
Refer to Figs. 4, 5 and 6. Tie rod ends
are non-adjustable for wear compensa-
tion. Adjust toe-in on all models to 6-8
mm (1f4 to 11/32-inch).
Fig. 1- Exploded "lew of front axle used on
Model 234.
Models 244 and 254
2. Front axle member pivots on a
shaft (5-Fig. 2) which is retained in
front subframe by a set bolt. Two pre-
sized pivot shaft bushings (2) are
1. Axle assy.
2. Steering knuckle arm
3. Washer
4. Seal
5. Bushing
6. Bearing
7. Spacer bushing
8. "0" ring
9. Pivot shaft
10. Knuckle R.H.
11. Knuckle L.H.
12. Seal
13. Shim
14. Bearing, inner
15. Hub
16. Bearing, outer
17. Lockwasher
18. Locknut
19. Cap
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Paragraph 4 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Fig. 2-Exploded view of
non·adjustable front axle
used on Models 244 and 254.
1. Axle assy.
2. Bushing
3. "0" ring
4. Spacer
5. Pivot shaft
6. Set bolt
7. Bushing
8. "0" ring
9. Key
10. Bearing
11. "0" ring
12. Steering knuckle L.R.
13. Seal
14. Bearing, inner
15. Rub
16. Gasket
17. Bearing, outer
18. Washer
19. Cap
Toe-in adjustment on all models is STEERING KNUCKLE AND HUB
made by loosening tie rod end locknuts
or clamps and lengthening or shortening Model 234
tie rod as necessary. When properly ad-
justed, retighten locknuts or clamps. 4. To remove steering knuckle (10 or
6
0---
7
B-B
Fig. 3 - Exploded view of ad·
justable front axle available
on Model 254.
1. Axle center section
2. Bushing
3. "0" ring
4. Spacer
5. Pivot shaft
6. Axle extension L.R.
7. "0" ring
8. Bushing
9. Bearing
10. Key
11. Steering knuckle
12. Steering knuckle & hub
assy. R.R.
13. Seal
14. Bearing, inner
15. Rub
16. Bearing, outer
17. Washer
18. Gasket
19. Cap
Fig. 4 - Exploded view of steering linkage used
on Model 234 with two· wheel drive.
1. Pitman arm 3. Adjusting tie rod
2. Drag link 4. Tie rod end
ll-Fig. 1), raise front of tractor and
remove wheel. On left side, unbolt
knuckle arm (2) and disconnect tie rod;
then tap knuckle downward using a
brass drift. On right side, disconnect tie
rod and remove slotted nut from top of
spindle. Tap knuckle downward using a
brass drift being careful not to damage
bolt threads at top of knuckle. Inspect
upper and lower bushings (5), thrust
bearings (6), and "0" rings (8) for wear
or damage and renew as needed.
Remove hub and wheel bearings (12
through 19). Clean, inspect for wear and
renew as necessary.
Reassemble steering knuckle and hub
by reversing disassembly procedure us-
Fig. 5-Exploded view of steering linkage used
with non·adjustable front axle used on Models
244 and 254.
1. Pitman arm
2. Drag link
3. Adjusting tie rod
4. Tie rod ends
5. Steering knuckle
arm L.R.
6. Steering knuckle
arm R.R.

SERIES 234·244·254
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Fig. 6 - Exploded view of steering linkage used
with adjustable front axle available on Model
'. 254.
1. Pitman arm
2. Dr~g link ends
3. Drag link rod
4. Adjusting tie rod
5. Tie rod ends
6. Steering knuckle
arm L.H.
7. Steering knuckle
arm R.H.
ing a new wheel bearing seal (12).
Lubricate steering knuckle through fit-
ting on axle and pack wheel bearings
with a good grade multi-purpose grease.
Models 244 and 254
5. To remove either steering knuckle
(11 or 12-Fig. 3), raise front of tractor
and remove wheel. Unbolt knuckle arm
(5 or 6-Fig. 5), remove Woodruff key
(10-Fig. 3) and tap knuckle downward
using a brass drift. Inspect upper and
lower bushings (8), thrust bearing (9)
Fig. 7 - Exploded view of
four·wheel drive front axle
assembly available on
Model 234.
1. Housing R.H.
2. Vent tube & plug
3. Center pivot shaft
4. Collar spacer
5. Shim set
6. Bushing
7. Housing L.H.
8. "0" ring
9. Differential shaft
to. Wheel shaft
11. Seal
12. Bearing holder
13. Bearing, outer
14. Snap ring, outer
15. Snap ring, inner
16. Washer
17. Shim set
18. Bevel gear
19. Bearing, inner
20. Pinion gear
21. Cover
22. Bearing
23. Wheel hub case
24. Bushing
25. Oil seal
26. King pin case
27. Snap ring
28. Pinion gear
29. Shim set
Paragraphs 5·6
30. Bearing 32. Bearing 34. Drain plug
31. King pin shaft 33. Bearing holder 35. Pinion gear
and "0" ring (7) for wear or damage and
renew as needed.
Remove hub and wheel bearing
assembly (13 through 19). Clean, inspect
for wear and renew as necessary.
Reassemble steering knuckle and hub
by reversing disassembly procedure.
Use a new wheel bearing' seal (13).
Lubricate l'\teering knuckle through fit-
ting on axle and pack wheel bearing with
a good grade multi-purpose grease.
gears (8) and thrust washers (6 and 9).
To separate ring gear from differential
case, bend back tabs oil.' support locks
(19-Fig. 10) and remove bolts.
To disassemble pinion case assembly
(1 through 10-Fig. 10), straighten tabs
on lockwasher (9), remove locknut (10)
and press pinion shaft (1) out of bearings
(2 and 6), then remove oil seal bushing
(8) and bearing cups. Inspect all com-
ponents for wear or damage and renew
as needed. ,
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FRONT AXLE
SYSTEM
During reassembly, install new oil
seals and "0" rings. Install pinion oil seal
(4-Fig. 15) flush with pinion case (1)
and set up pinion bearing preload in
steps with final setting of 0.40-0.58
N'm (3.5-5.1 in.-Ibs.). Specified pinion
gear depth is 43 ± 0.05 mm (1.69 ±
0.002 inch). Refer to Fig. 11 and
measure distance from face of pinion to
mounting face of pinion case. Subtract
reading obtained from pinion gear
mounting depth specification to obtain
proper shim pack (18- Fig. 8) thickness.
Specified differential pinion and side
gear backlash is 0.1-0.3 mm (0.004-0.012
inch). Refer to Fig. 12 and measure
pinion backlash with a dial indicator. Ad-
just by installing different thickness
thrust washers (6- Fig. 8). When install-
ing ring gear on differential case, torque
mounting bolts to 25-30 N'm (18-22
ft.-Ibs.) for Model 234 and 30-40 N'm
(2£-29 ft.-Ibs.) for Models 244 and 254.
Specified baCklash between ring gear
and pinion (1) is 0.25-0.35 mm
(0.010-0.014 inch). Refer to Fig. 13.
Measure backlash with a dial indicator
and adjust with different thickness
shims (22-Fig. 8).
All models are available with four
wheel drive. Front differential is
driven by a propeller shaft which is
connected to a front transmission pto.
Despite differences between models,
service procedures are basically the
same. Figures listed in the text are for
Model 234 unless otherwise noted.
Refer to appropriate figures for other
models. Hub assemblies may be ser-
viced individually without removing
the entire front axle.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
All Models So Equipped
6. R&R AND OVERHAUL. To
remove front drive axle assembly, raise
tractor and support under subframe
rails. Remove front wheels, disconnect
drag link (I-Fig. 16) from left steering
knuckle arm (4) and disconnect drive
shaft at differential pinion shaft. Place a
rolling floor jack under center of axle,
remove axle center pivot shaft (3-Fig.
7) and shim set (5). Lower axle assembly
enough to clear subframe, then roll axle
forward away from tractor.
To disassemble, remove tie rod
(11- Fig. 16) and steering knuckle arms
(3 and 4) as an assembly. Dril,in gear
lubricant from differential. Remove
pinion shaft and case assembly (12
through 21- Fig. 8). Remove wheel hubs
from e~ch end of axle housing, remove
bolts holding halves together and split
axle housings apart. Tap out axle shafts
(9-Fig. 7), then remove ring gear
(1- Fig. 8), differential case (11) and dif-
ferential side bearings (3 and 23) as an
assembly. Drive out pinion shaft re-
tainer pin (4) and slide out pinion shaft
(10), then remove pinion gears (7), side When assembling differential housing
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Paragraph 6 Cont.
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19
21
Fig. 8-Exploded view of four·wheel drive front differential used on
Model 234.
1. Ring gear
2. Shim set 13. Lockwasher
3. Bearing 14. Oil seal bushing
4. Pinion shaft retainer pin 15. Oil seal
5. Support lock 16. Pinion shaft bearing, outer
6. Thrust washer 17. Pinion case
7. Pinion gear 18. Shim set
8. Side gear 19. "0" ring
9. Thrust washer 20. Pinion shaft bearing, inner
10. Pinion shaft 21. Pinion shaft
11. Differential case 22. Shim set
12. Pinion bearing locknut 23. Bearing
halves together, differential bearing
preload will be adjusted by installing dif-
ferent thickness shims (2 - Fig. 8). Refer
to Fig. 14. Lay a straightedge across the
end of each housing (2), then measure
and record clearances "A" (3), "B" (4)
and "C" (5). Subtract clearance "B" (4)
from clearance "C" (5) and call the dif-
ference "D". Difference between
clearance "A" (3) and clearance "D" will
equal total bearing clearance. Select a
shim pace (2-Fig. 8) that will reduce
total bearing clearance to 0-0.1 mm
(0-0.004 inch). Assemble housing halves
together using "Loctite" 515 sealer or
equivalent as a gasket. Torque mounting
bolts to 25-30 Nom (18-22 ft.-lbs.) for
Model 234 and 50-60 Nom (36-43 ft.-lbs.)
for Models 244 and 254.
Differential fill capacity is 2.5 liters
(2.6 quarts) of SAE 85W140 gear oil
which is checked by removing plugs
from each wheel case.
When installing front axle assembly to
tractor subframe, install correct shim
8
Fig. 10- Exploded view of
four· wheel drive front dif·
ferentlal used on Models 244
and 254.
1. Pinion shaft
2. Pinion shaft bearing, inner
3. "0" ring
4. Shim set
5. Pinion case
6. Pinion shaft bearing, outer
7. Oil seal
8. Oil seal bushing
9. Lockwasher
10. Pinion bearing locknut
11. Thrust washer
12. Side gear
13. Pinion gear
14. Thrust washer
15. Pinion shaft
16. Pinion shaft retainer pin
17. Shim set
18. Bearing
19. Support lock
20. Differential case
21. Ring gear
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Fig. 9-Exploded view of four· wheel drive front axle assembly
available on Models 244 and 254.
1. Housing R.H.
2. Vent tube & plug
3. Bushing
4. "0' ring
5. Center pivot shaft
6. Shim set
24. Hearing, mner
25. Shim set
26. Snap ring, inner
27. Wheel hub case
28. Oil seal
29. Bushing
13. Shim set
14. Bearing
15. Differential shaft
16. "0" ring
17. Cover
7. Housing L.H.
8. Bearing holder
9. Bearing
10. King pin shaft
11. King pin case
12. Pinion gear
30. Bearing
31. Bearing
32. Cover
33. Pinion gear
34. Oil seal
35. Wheel shaft
18. Pinion gear
19. "0" ring
20. Bearing, outer
21. Snap ring, outer
22. Shim set
23. Bevel gear

SERIES 234·244·254
Fig. 11- View showing depth micrometer set up
to measure distance from face of pinion to
mounting face of case.
Fig. 12- View showing dial Indicator set up to
measure backlash between side and pinion
gears.
Fig. 13- View showing dial indicator set·up to
measure backlash between ring gear and pinion
gear.
I. Pinion housing
2. Ring gear mounting
bolts
3. Differential housing
half
pack (5-Fig. 7) to maintain a clearance
of 0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 inch) between front
subframe and axle housing. Refer to
Fig. 17 for cross-sectional view showing
shim placement.
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES
All Models So Equipped
7. R&R AND OVERHAUL. Support
axle on side to be serviced and remove
wheel. Drain lubricant from axle and
remove steering knuckle arm (3 or
2
5 4
Fig. 14-Cross·sectional view of differential and
housings showing calculated dimensions
needed to find shim pack for correct bearing
clearance.
I. Straightedge
2. Housing
3. Cl earance "A"
Fig. 15 - Cross·sectional
view of pinion and pinion
case assembly.
1. Pinion case
2. Tapered roller bearings
3. Pinion shaft
4. Oil seal
5. Oil seal bushing
6. Lockwasher
7. Slotted nut
4. Cl earance "B"
5. Cl earance "C"
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Paragraph 7
4-Fig. 16) with drag link and/or tie rod
still attached. Remove wheel hub to axle
housing mounting bolts and remove hub.
Remove wheel shaft, case and gear
assembly from king pin case. Remove
bevel gear (3 - Fig. 19) and inner bearing
assembly (10-Fig. 20) with a puller. To
disassemble and inspect entire wheel
assembly, refer to Fig. 20 for Model 234
and Fig. 21 for Models 244 and 254.
Refer to Fig. 18 for cross-sectional view
of hub assembly. Remove top and bot-
tom bearing holders (33 and 21-Fig. 7)
from king pin case (26) and drive king
pin shaft (31) out with a brass drift.
Refer to Fig. 22. Note position and
number of teeth on pinion gears and
length of splines on each end of king pin
shaft. Refer to Fig. 23 . Remove and in-
spect thrust bearings. Renew as needed.
Inspect bushing and renew if necessary.
Install new oil seals and "0" rings.
Reassemble by reversing disassembly
procedure. Use "Loctite" 515 sealer or
equivalent as a gasket on sealing sur-
faces during reassembly.
NOTE: Backlash readings should be
taken and adjustments made before
gasket sealer is applied.
Torque bearing holder to king pin case
bolts to 25-30 N' m (18-22 ft. -lbs.). Dur-
ing reassembly, place all shims in their
original position. When wheel shaft and
holder assembly is installed on wheel
hub case, check backlash with a dial in-
dicator as shown in Fig. 24. Specified
backlash is 0.2-0.4 mm (0.008-0.016
inch). Adjust by placing shims (8-Fig.
20) between bevel gear (9) and thrust
washer (7) on Model 234. On Models 244
and 254, backlash is adjusted by placing
shims (8 and 10-Fig. 21) between outer
bearing (4), inner bearing (7) and snap
ring (9).
To check backlash between upper king
pin shaft pinion gear (35 - Fig. 7) and
outer axle shaft pinion gear (28), refer to
Fig. 25 and set up dial indicator as
shown. Remove differential pinion gear
and case assembly using a screwdriver
to pry against axle shaft to prevent in
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- This workshop manual is a comprehensive guide for servicing and repairing IH International Harvester 234, Hydro 234, 244, 254 tractors.
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