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I double-checked that and I swear I can't see any change in the axle and tie rod assembly at all. I zero'd out the connector rod to the steering wheel, and all is as it should be. The only change is that driver side wheel being splayed out that 20 degrees.

I'm thinking that's good advice. When I was tapping it before, it strikes me now I hadn't isolated the joint from the tire. I was just banging against a rubber tire ha.

Well, I guess it's the right side if you're standing in front of the tractor looking at the nose. But from the seat, it's the left.

After more research, thanks to your manuals, I've got my question more refined: How do I separate the spindle from the front axle assembly? I'm thinking of applying some heat to the crossbar to get it to expand enough to release the spindle. I'm pretty sure at this point that I've sheared the...

No, not at all. It's just like I torqued the wheel just enough to make it turn in the shaft. Everything looks normal otherwise.

Hello, all, thanks for such a great place! I've got a YM2000 with the front driver's side wheel turned out about 20 degrees when I went sideways in a ditch. I've loosened the nut on the spindle the tire swivels on, but can't figure out how to get that tire back in alignment. Am I just not...