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Massey Ferguson MF255 MF265 MF270 MF275 MF290 tractor factory workshop and repair download manual

- Safety first (read and follow these before starting)
- Wear safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
- Chock remaining wheels, work on level ground, and don’t rely on a hydraulic jack alone — use properly rated jack stands or sturdy blocking under the axle housing/frame.
- Disconnect the battery and remove ignition key to prevent accidental startup.
- Have a fire extinguisher and a phone nearby. Heavy parts can fall — take your time.

- Overview of what you will do
- Remove wheel and hub assembly, remove old bearings and seals, inspect hub/spindle/races, install new bearings and seals (or new sealed hub cartridge), repack with grease if applicable, set bearing preload/endplay, torque fasteners and secure with cotter pin or locking device.

- Parts commonly required (why each is needed)
- Tapered roller bearing cone(s) and cup(s) (inner and outer) — replace when worn, pitted, or noisy; bearings wear and will ruin races if not replaced.
- Grease seal (oil seal) — seals lubricant in and contaminants out; always replace when hub disassembled.
- Bearing races (cups) — press-fit in hub; replace if they are scored, pitted, or grooved because new bearings on bad races will fail quickly.
- Hub seal/retainer and any associated washers/spacers — replace if worn or bent.
- Castle nut/wheel nut and cotter pin — cotter pins should always be replaced; nuts sometimes should be replaced if damaged or if service manual calls for torque-to-yield style nuts.
- Wheel studs (if damaged) — replace if stripped or broken.
- Complete sealed hub cartridge (optional replacement) — some tractors use or can be converted to sealed hub units; replacing with a new cartridge is faster and removes need to service bearings.

- Tools you need and detailed descriptions of how to use them
- Hydraulic floor jack (rated above axle weight)
- Use to lift the tractor; position under axle housing or recommended jacking point; pump slowly and secure with stands.
- Heavy-duty jack stands or blocks (rated for tractor)
- Place under axle/frame before working under the tractor; lower tractor onto stands; do not use cinder blocks alone.
- Wheel chocks
- Put behind opposite wheels to prevent rolling.
- Lug wrench / breaker bar with appropriate sockets
- Break wheel nuts loose while wheel is on ground. Use long breaker bar for stubborn nuts; apply controlled force—don’t use sudden jerks.
- Socket set (deep sockets for wheel nuts) and ratchet
- Remove wheel nuts, hub retaining nuts; keep sockets clean and correctly sized to avoid rounding corners.
- Torque wrench (range covering hub nut torque)
- Required to set final nut torque to manufacturer spec and to avoid under/over-tightening bearings. Set to spec and torque in stages if called for by manual.
- Impact wrench (optional)
- Speeds removal of fasteners but don’t use it to set final bearing preload — use torque wrench for final torque.
- Bearing puller / hub puller or slide hammer
- Pulls hub or pressed-on components off the spindle. Choose a puller that hooks behind the hub or inner race. Use even, steady force; if resistance is high, use penetrating oil and let soak.
- Snap ring pliers (if snap rings present)
- Remove/install snap rings that retain bearings or races; ensure correct orientation to avoid losing ring.
- Hammer (ball-peen) and brass drift or dead-blow hammer
- Use brass drift to tap components gently without damaging surfaces. Avoid steel hammer directly on hub surfaces.
- Punch / drift set (stainless or brass)
- Drive out cotter pins or tap on nut/sleeve where needed; use appropriate size and protect bearing surfaces.
- Cold chisel (rounded edge) — use cautiously
- For freeing stuck parts; avoid damaging sealing surfaces.
- Bearing race driver set or appropriate socket set (for installing new races)
- Used to press or seat new cups/races evenly into hub. Use a driver that contacts the race squarely.
- Arbor press or hydraulic press (strongly recommended)
- Presses bearings and races on/off cleanly. Pressing keeps components aligned and avoids damage. If you don’t have a press, you can improvise with a vise and heavy sockets but risk damage.
- Seal driver (or correctly sized socket) and mallet
- Seats new oil seals squarely. Use a socket that matches seal outer diameter to avoid distortion.
- Grease gun and heavy-duty bearing grease (wheel bearing NLGI #2 or manufacturer spec)
- For repacking bearings. If bearings are sealed cartridges, no repacking needed.
- Bearing packer (optional) or hand-packing technique
- Bearing packer speeds and improves grease distribution. Hand-pack by forcing grease into rollers until it extrudes out the other side.
- Wire brush and solvent / brake cleaner
- Clean hub, spindle and parts thoroughly before inspection and reassembly.
- Caliper or micrometer and feeler gauges (or ruler) — for measuring bearing dimensions and endplay
- Verify bearings and races match and check endplay/preload.
- Punches and awls for removing cotter pin
- Remove old cotter pin and clean hole before installing new pin.
- Container for used grease and rags
- Keep work area tidy and dispose of contaminated grease properly.
- Safety items: safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, shop manual

- Why some extra/professional tools are required
- Bearing/hub puller or press
- Races and bearings are press-fit and can be seized. Puller/press removes parts without destroying them; using only hammers risks cracking the hub or spindle.
- Bearing race driver / arbor press
- Races must be installed squarely and to correct depth — driver or press ensures even seating. Driving races by hammering directly will cause taper mismatches and premature failure.
- Torque wrench
- Correct bearing preload and nut torque are critical for life and safety — estimates or “feel” are unreliable.
- If you don’t have these tools, consider renting from an auto shop supply or borrowing; doing the job without them increases risk of damage/failure.

- Step-by-step procedure (concise, beginner-friendly)
- Prepare and secure tractor: chock wheels, loosen wheel nuts slightly, jack up and support on stands, remove wheel.
- Remove wheel hub retention: remove cotter pin and castle nut or axle nut; remove washers/spacers as needed and note order of parts as you remove them.
- Remove hub assembly: use bearing/hub puller or slide hammer to pull hub off spindle. If hub is seized, apply penetrating oil and let soak; use puller evenly to avoid bending hub.
- Expose bearings and seal: remove outer bearing (cone) and grease seal. Use brass drift or seal puller if needed. Remove inner bearing and race after hub is off.
- Remove races from hub: use drift or race driver from inside/outside; better with a press. Keep hub clean and inspect bore and bolt holes for cracks or excessive wear.
- Clean and inspect everything: look for pitting, scoring, heat discoloration, uneven wear on bearings and races, damaged spindle threads, cracked hub, or warped flange. Replace any damaged parts — do not reuse pitted bearings/races/seals.
- Install new races: press or drive new races in squarely with race driver until fully seated.
- Install new bearings (hand-packed or pre-greased): pack grease into bearing rollers thoroughly, push inner cone into hub, seat properly.
- Install new seal: use seal driver/socket and tap evenly until seal is flush.
- Reassemble hub on spindle: slide hub on carefully, insert inner bearing and washer, tighten nut to seat bearings per procedure. Set endplay or preload per manual — typically tighten to fully seat and then back off to specified setting, then tighten to lock and install cotter pin. Use torque wrench for final torque value specified in manual.
- Reinstall wheel, torque wheel nuts to spec, lower tractor and re-torque nuts after initial run if recommended.
- Test drive / run-in: check for noise, heat, or play after short test run and re-check nuts/cotter pin.

- How to know when parts must be replaced (inspection checklist)
- Bearings: replace if rollers show pitting, flaking, discoloration (blueing), roughness, or noise when rotated.
- Races: replace if grooves, pitting, or discoloration present — do not install new bearings on worn races.
- Seals: replace if cracked, hardened, missing lip, or leaking grease.
- Hub: replace or repair if cracked, heavily scored where race sits, or out-of-round.
- Spindle: replace if threads are damaged, bearing surfaces scored or tapered, or if there’s runout — damaged spindles can be re-machined by a qualified shop but replacement is often needed.
- Wheel studs: replace if stretched, stripped, or broken.

- Notes on bearing preload / endplay and why it matters
- Proper preload or endplay prevents overheating, premature wear, and unsafe failure.
- Tapered bearings are typically adjusted by seating bearings, tightening to remove play, then backing off to a specified endplay or aligning a castellated nut with a cotter pin hole. Exact figures vary by model — follow service manual values.
- If you can’t find precise specs, don’t guess torque and don’t overtighten; that risks bearing destruction. If unsure, have a shop set preload.

- When to consider replacing the whole hub or buying a kit
- Buy a complete bearing and seal kit when doing the job — it usually contains cones, cups, seals and sometimes nuts/cotter pins sized for your tractor.
- Consider a complete rebuilt or sealed hub assembly if hub is damaged, races are ruined, or if you want a quicker install with less service later.
- If spindle or axle housing is damaged, replacement or professional repair is required.

- Tips for a successful job
- Work methodically and keep parts in order; take photos during disassembly to help reassembly.
- Clean all mating surfaces; dirt kills bearings fast.
- Use the correct grease type and don’t overpack seals or bearings.
- Replace cotter pins and always secure locking devices as original.
- If you don’t have a press or puller and the hub is seized, stop and either rent tools or take the hub to a machine shop to avoid damaging the hub/spindle.

- Final safety reminder
- If at any point you are unsure about a damaged spindle, hub, or correct preload procedure, stop and take the parts and tractor to a professional. Incorrect installation can cause sudden wheel failure and serious injury.

- Resources you should consult (brief)
- Massey Ferguson MF200-series service manual or parts manual for exact part numbers, torque specs, and endplay/preload values.
- Local tractor parts supplier for bearing/seal kits matched to your VIN or serial number.

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