John Deere JD540B Skidder and Grapple Skidder Index:

• Contents
• Introduction
• General Information
  • General Specificatiions
  • Predelivery, Delivery, And After-Sale Services
  • Lubrication
• Wheels
  • Powered Wheels And Fastenings
    • General Inforamtion
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Weights
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications And Torque Values
      • Powered Wheels and Fastenings
      • Wheel Weights
    • Special Tools Powered Wheels and Fastenings
• Axles And Suspension Systems
  • Drive Axle Housing And Support
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Differential Or Bevel Drive
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
      • Differential Case
      • Differential Assembly
      • Differential Spiral Bevel Pinion Shaft
    • Adjustments
      • Cone Point
      • Pinion Shaft Rolling Torque
      • Differential Preload
      • Differential Backlash
      • Tooth Bearing Pattern
    • Testing
      • Leakage Pressure Test with Air
      • Leadage Test with Oil
    • Installation
    • Front Differential End Play Adjustment
    • Differential Lock Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Input Drive Shafts And U-Joints
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Axle Shaft, Bearings, Reduction Gears
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Assembly
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Drive Axle Housing And Support
      • Differential Or Bevel Drive
      • Input Drive Shafts And U-Joints
      • Axle Shaft, Bearings, Reduction Gears
    • Special Tools-Input Drive Shafts and U-Joints
• Transmission
  • Controls
    • Clutch Valve Linkage
    • Transmission Control Valve Shift Linkage
  • Housings And Covers
    • General Information
    • Transfer Case
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Clutch Housing And Transmission Case
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Gears, Shafts, Bearings And Power Shift Clutch
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
      • Auxiliary Drive Shaft and Transmission Drive Shaft
      • Clutch Pack Assembly
      • Low- and High-Range Drive Shafts
      • Planetary Pack Assembly
    • Installation
    • Transfer Drive
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Hydraulic System
    • Transmission Oil Pump
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Disassembly
      • Inspection
      • Assembly
      • Installation
    • Transmission Oil Filter
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Transmission Clutch Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Disassembly
      • Inspection
      • Assembly
      • Adjustment
      • Installation
    • Transmission Oil Pressure Regulating Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
      • Adjustment
    • Transmission Control Valve Assembly
      • Transmission Control Valve
        • General Information
        • Removal
        • Disassembly
        • Inspection
        • Assembly
        • Installation
      • Transmission Shift Valve
        • General Information
        • Removal
        • Repair
        • Adjustment
        • Installation
  • Clutch Disconnect And Controls
    • General Information
    • Clutch Controls
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Clutch Elements
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and torque Values
      • Housings And Covers
      • Gears, Shafts, Bearings And Powere Shift Clutch
      • Hydraulic System
      • Clutch Disconnect And Controls
    • Special Tools
      • Gears, Shafts, Bearings and Power Shift Clutch
      • Clutch Disconnect and Controls
• Engine
  • Engine Removal And Installation
    • Remove
    • Installation
  • Crankshaft And Main Bearings
    • Crankshaft And Main Bearings
      • General Inforamtion
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Wear Ring
      • Removal
      • Installation
  • Camshaft And Valve Actuating Means
    • General Information
    • Valve Lift Check
    • Camshaft Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Connecting Rods And Pistons
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Cylinder Block
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Oiling System
    • General Information
    • Oil Pump
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Oil Pressure Regulating Valve
      • Removal
      • Disassembly
      • Assembly
      • Installation
    • Dipstick
  • Ventilating System
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Cylinder Head And Valves
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Assembly
    • Installation
  • Exhaust Manifold
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Fuel Injection System
    • Fuel Injection Pump
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation And Timing
      • Bleeding
    • Fuel Injection Nozzles
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Engine Balancer
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Turbocharger
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Water Pump
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Thermostats, Housings, And Water Piping
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Oil Cooler
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Fuel Filter
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Fuel Transfer Pump
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Starting Motor And Fastenings
    • Starting Motor
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Testing and Diagnosis
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Flywheel, Housing and Fastenings
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Engine Break-In
      • Crankshaft And Main Bearings
      • Camshaft And Valve Actuating Means
      • Connecting Rods And Pistons
      • Cylinder Block
      • Oiling System
      • Cylinder Head And Valves
      • Exhaust Manifold
      • Fuel Injection System
      • Engine Balancer
      • Turbocharger
      • Water Pump
      • Thermostats, Housings And Water Piping
      • Oil Cooler
      • Starting Motor And Fastenings
      • Flywheel, Housing And Fastenings
    • Special Tools
      • Engine Removal And Installation
      • Crankshaft And Main Bearings
      • Camshaft And Valve Actuating Means
      • Connecting Rods And Pistons
      • Cylinder Block
      • Cylinder Head And Values
      • Fuel Injection System
      • Engine Balancer
      • Turbocharger
      • Water Pump
      • Starting Motor And Fastenings
• Engine Auxiliary Systems
  • Cold Weather Starting Aids
    • General Information
    • Skidders Without Cab
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Skidders With Cab
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • All Skidders Engine Coolant Heater
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Cooling Systems
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Speed Controls
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Intake System
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • External Exhaust Systems
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Mounting Frame
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • External Fuel Supply Systems
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Cold Weather Starting Aids
      • Cooling Systems
      • Speed Controls
      • External Exhaust System
      • External Fuel Supply Systems
• Steering System
  • Emergency Steering
    • Emergency Steering Accumulator
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Emergency Steering Low Pressure Warning Switch
      • General Information
      • Repair
  • Hydraulic System
    • Steering Valve ( -400571)
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Steering Valve(400572- )
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Steering Cylinders
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Emergency Steering
      • Steering Valve ( -400571)
      • Steering Valve (400572- )
      • Steering Cylinder
    • Special Tools
      • Steering Valve
      • Emergency Steering Accumulator
• Service Brakes
  • Active Elements
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Controls Linkage
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Assembly
    • Adjustment
    • Brake Pedal Test
  • Hydraulic System
    • Brake Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
      • Bleeding
    • Brake Accumulator
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Hydraulic System
    • Special Tools
      • Hydraulic system
• Parking-Emergency Brakes
  • Active Elements
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Controls Linkage
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
    • Adjustment
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Active Elements
      • Control Linkage
• Electrical System
  • Batteries, Supports And Cables
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Inspection
    • Testing
    • Charging
    • Installation
  • Alternator, Regulator And Charging System Wiring
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Assembly
    • Tests After Assembly
    • Installation
  • Lighting System
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Wiring Harnesses and Switches
    • Wiring Harness
      • General Information
    • Circuit Protectors
      • Main Circuit Breaker
        • General Information
        • Removal
        • Repair
        • Installation
      • Fuses
        • General Information
        • Repair
      • Start Circuit Relay
        • General Information
        • Removal
        • Repair
        • Installation
      • Switches
        • General Information
        • Removal
        • Repair
        • Installation
  • Instruments And Indicators
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Batteries, Supports And Cables
      • Alternator, Regulator And Charging System Wiring
      • Lighting System
      • Wiring Harness And Switches
      • Instruments And Indicators
    • Special Tools
      • Batteries, Supports And Cables
      • Alternator, Regulator And Charging System Wiring
• Frame, Chassis, Or Supporting Structure
  • Frame Installation
    • Engine Frame
      • General Information
      • Separation
      • Repair
      • Joining
    • Equipment Frame
      • General Information
      • Separation
      • Repair
      • Joining
    • Frame Locking Bar
  • Frame Bottom Guards
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Frame Installation
    • Frame Bottom Guards
• Operator’s Station
  • Special Noise Control Items
    • ROPS Canopy with Windshield
    • ROPS Enclosed Cab
  • Operator Enclosure
    • ROPS Canopy
      • General Informatioon
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Platform
    • ROPS Enclosed Cab
    • ROPS Canopy with Windshield
  • Seat
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Heating And Air Condtioning
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Operator Enclosure
      • Seat
• Sheet Metal
  • Hood Or Engine Enclosure
    • Engine side Shields
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Hood
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Cowl and Vandal Cover
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Grille And Grille Housing
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
• Safety, Convenience And Miscellaneous
  • Fire Extinguisher
    • Hand Held Fire Extinguisher
      • General Information
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Fire Suppression System
      • General Information
      • Sensors
        • General Information
        • Removal
        • Repair
        • Installation
      • Tubes And Nozzles
        • Removal
        • Repair
        • Installation
      • System Recharging
      • System Testing
  • Horn
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Cigar Lighter
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
• Hydraulic System
  • Hydraulic System
    • General Information
    • 3.00 In. (49 cm) Hydraulic Pump And Stroke Control Valve (Without Pump Serial Number Plate)
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Assemble Pump Housing
      • Disassemble And Inspect Stroke Control Valve Assembly
      • Assemble Stroke Control Valve Assembly
      • Installation
    • 4.00 Cubic Inch (66 cm) Hydraulic Pump And Stroke Control Valve (Without Pump Serial Number Plate)
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Assemble Pump Housing
      • Disassemble And Inspect Stroke Control Valve Assembly
      • Assembly Stroke Control Valve Assembly
      • Installation
    • (3 in.) 50cm Hydraulic Pump And Stroke Control Valve (with Pump Serial Number Plate)
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Assemble Pump Housing
      • Disassemble And Inspect Control Valve Assembly
      • Assemble Stroke Control Valve Assembly
      • Installation
    • Pump Drive Assembly
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation ( -267530)
      • Installation (267631- )
    • Hydraulic Manifold
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Pressure Control Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Hydraulic System Filters
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Oil Cooler
      • General Information
    • O-Ring Boss Fitting Service Recommendations
    • Tube and Hose fitting, 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat connector Service Recommendations
    • SAE Four Bolt Flange Fitting Service Recommendations
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • 3 in.³ (49 cm³) and 4 in.³ (66 cm³) Hydraulic Pump and Stroke Control Valve (Without Serial Number Plate)
      • 3 in.³ (50 cm³) Hydraulic Pump and Stroke control Valve (With Serial Number Plate)
      • Pump Drive Assembly
      • Hydraulic Manifold
      • Pressure Control Valve
      • Hydraulic Filters
    • Special Tools
      • Essential Tools
      • Convenience Tools
• Winch
  • Winch Housing And Mounting Structure
    • General Information
    • Winch Removal
    • Winch Drum
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Winch Housing
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Adjustment
    • Winch Installation
  • Winch Drive And Clutches
    • General Information
    • Brake Band Assembly
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Adjustment
        • Brake Band
        • Burnishing New Brake Facings
        • Brake Band Support Cap Screw
        • Free Spool
      • Installation
    • Brake And Clutch Assembly
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Main Drive Shaft, Ring Gear and Pinion
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Adjustment
        • Cone Point
        • Pinion Shaft Bearing Preload
        • Ring Gear and Pinion Backlash
      • Installation
    • Input And Idler Shafts
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Adjustment
      • Installation
  • Hydraulic System
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
    • Adjustment
  • Specifications And Speciial Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Winch Housing And Mounting Structure
      • Winch Drive And Clutches
      • Hydraulic System
    • Special tools
      • Winch Drive And Clutches
• Bulldozers
  • Blades
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Controls Linkage
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
    • Adjustment
  • Hydraulic System
    • Blade Control Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Blade Lift Cylinder
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Hydraulic System
    • Special Tools
      • Hydraulic System
• Arch Or Boom, Or Cranes
  • Frames
    • Log Arch
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Frames
• Grapple
  • Grapple Mechanism
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
    • Fairlead
  • Control Linkage
    • General Information
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
    • Adjustment
  • Frames
    • Grapple Boom ( -405039)
      • General Information
      • Removal
        • Boom Assembly
        • Rotate Shaft
      • Repair
        • Boom Assembly
        • Rotate Shaft
      • Installation
        • Boom Assembly
        • Rotate Shaft
    • Grapple Boom 405040- )
      • Removal
        • Boom Assembly
        • Rotate Shaft
      • Repair
        • Boom Assembly
        • Rotate Shaft
      • Installation
        • Boom Assembly
        • Rotate Shaft
    • Fairlead
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Hydraulic System
    • Grapple Control Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Disassembly
      • Inspection
      • Installation
    • Relief Valve
      • Removal
    • Rotate ( -266120) Ross Motor
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Rotate Motor (266121- )
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Testing
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Crossover Relief Valve
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Rotary Manifold
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Grapple Cylinders
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
    • Boom Cylinders
      • General Information
      • Removal
      • Repair
      • Installation
  • Specifications And Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Frames
      • Hydraulic System
• PTO Or Winch Drive
  • Input Drive Shafts
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Gears, Shafts and Bearings
    • Removal
    • Repair
    • Installation
  • Specifications and Special Tools
    • Specifications and Torque Values
      • Input Drive Shafts