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    Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 7:28am
I have a WD that sits a lot and has always been difficult turning steering wheel
Now can’t turn at all 
Is it gunk in the gear case ?
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Remove the plate directly above the pedestal and inspect. It's probably dry or loaded with water if stored outside. Clean inside with rags and brake cleaner. Add about 1.5 quarts of 75W-140 gear oil. Available at Walmart. Make a new gasket and reinstall top plate.
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Could be something as simple as a roll pin sticking out in the steering mechanism.
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or one of the knuckles is rusted tight
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They sure steer better when you put lube in front.                  MACK
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Mine was the same way. U joint along the frame was seized.
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My dad bought one of the last WD's, it had only been used as a demastrighter. It was the hardest steering tractors I have driven.  
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I agree with Mack
My wd will start to steer hard when it needs a greasing in the wide front knees…
1955 AC WD45 diesel with D262 repower, 1949 AC WD45
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