John Deere 315SJ Backhoe Loader Index:

• Contents
  • General Information
    • Safety Information
      • Recognize Safety Information
      • Follow Safety Instructions
      • Operate Only If Qualified
      • Wear Protective Equipment
      • Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications
      • Inspect Machine
      • Stay Clear of Moving Parts
      • Avoid High-Pressure Oils
      • Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
      • Beware of Exhaust Fumes
      • Prevent Fires
      • Prevent Battery Explosions
      • Handle Chemical Products Safely
      • Dispose of Waste Properly
      • Prepare for Emergencies
      • Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
      • Start Only From Operator’s Seat
      • Use and Maintain Seat Belt
      • Prevent Unintended Machine Movement
      • Prevent Unintended Machine Movement—If Equipped With Pilot Contr
      • Avoid Work Site Hazards
      • Keep Riders Off Machine
      • Avoid Backover Accidents
      • Avoid Machine Tipover
      • Add and Operate Attachments Safely
      • Use Special Care When Operating
      • Operating or Traveling On Public Roads
      • Inspect and Maintain ROPS
      • Prevent Unintended Detonation of Explosive Devices
      • Park and Prepare for Service Safely
      • Service Cooling System Safely
      • Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
      • Make Welding Repairs Safely
      • Drive Metal Pins Safely
      • Service Tires Safely
    • Torque Values
      • Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
      • Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values
      • Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
      • Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connecto
      • Service Recommendations for O-Ring Boss Fittings
      • O-Ring Boss Fittings In Aluminum Housing Service Recommendations
      • Service Recommendations For Flared Connections—Straight or Taper
      • Service Recommendations For Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings
      • O-Ring Face Seal Fittings With SAE Inch Hex Nut And Stud End For
      • O-Ring Face Seal Fittings With Metric Hex Nut And Stud End For S
      • O-Ring Face Seal Fittings With Metric Hex Nut And Stud End For H
      • Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitti
      • Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting
      • Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting For High Pressure Service R
      • Service Recommendations For Non-Restricted Banjo (Adjustable) Fi
      • Service Recommendations For O-Ring Boss Fittings With Shoulder
      • Metric 24° O-Ring Seal DIN 20078 Service Recommendations
  • Wheels
    • Powered or Non-Powered Wheels and Fastenings
      • Rear Wheel Assembly Remove and Install
      • Front Wheel Assembly Remove and Install
      • Tire Remove and Install
  • Axles and Suspension Systems
    • Input Drive Shafts and U-Joints
      • Drive Shaft Remove and Install
      • Drive Shaft and U-Joints Remove and Install
    • Non-Powered Wheel Axles
      • Hub Assembly Remove and Install
      • Spindle Assembly Remove and Install
      • Tie Rod Remove and Install
      • Non-Powered Front Axle Remove and Install
    • Powered Wheel Axle (MFWD)
      • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Axle Remove and Install
      • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Axle Disassemble
      • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Axle Assemble
      • Open Differential Disassemble and Assemble—If Equipped
      • Limited Slip Differential Disassemble and Assemble—If Equipped
    • Axle Shaft, Bearings, and Reduction Gears
      • Service Brakes Inspection
      • Rear Axle Remove and Install
      • Rear Axle Disassemble
      • Park Brake Disassemble and Assemble
      • Rear Axle Assemble
      • Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check
  • Transmission
    • Removal and Installation
      • Transmission Remove
      • Transmission Install
    • Controls Linkage
      • Transmission Control Lever (TCL) Remove and Install
    • Gears, Shafts, and Power Shift Clutches
      • Remove Outer Components to Disassemble Transmission
      • Torque Converter Side of Transmission Case Disassemble
      • Clutch Packs Remove
      • High Range Forward, Low Range Forward, and Reverse Clutch Packs
      • First Speed and Third Speed Clutch Disassemble and Assemble
      • Second Speed Clutch Disassemble and Assemble
      • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Clutch Disassemble and Assem
      • Pump Drive Shaft Install
      • Clutch Packs Install
      • Torque Converter Side of Transmission Case Assemble
      • Install Outer Components to Assemble Transmission
    • Hydraulic System
      • Transmission Charge Pump Remove and Install
      • Transmission Charge Pump Disassemble and Assemble
  • Engine
    • Removal and Installation
      • PowerTech and PowerTech E 4.5 L and 6.8 L John Deere Engines
      • Engine Remove
      • Engine Install
      • PowerTech and PowerTech E 4.5 L and 6.8 L John Deere Engines—Sta
      • Engine Remove—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
      • Engine Install—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
  • Engine Auxiliary Systems
    • Cold Weather Starting Aid
      • Coolant Heater Remove and Install
      • Starting Aid Nozzle Remove and Install
      • Starting Aid Nozzle Remove and Install—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
      • Starting Aid Solenoid Remove and Install
    • Cooling System
      • Fan Remove and Install
      • Fan Belt Remove and Install
      • Radiator Remove and Install
      • Fan Remove and Install—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
      • Fan Belt Remove and Install—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
      • Radiator Remove and Install—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
    • Speed Controls
      • Engine Speed Control Pedal Remove and Install
    • Intake System
      • Air Cleaner Remove and Install
      • Air Cleaner Remove and Install—Stage II or Tier 2 Engine
      • Charge Air Cooler Remove and Install
    • Exhaust System
      • Muffler With Turbocharger Remove and Install
      • Muffler With Turbocharger Remove and Install—Stage II or Tier 2
    • External Fuel Supply System
      • Fuel Tank Remove and Install
      • Auxiliary Water Separator Fuel Filter Remove and Install—If Equi
  • Torque Converter
    • Turbine, Gears and Shaft
      • Torque Converter Remove and Install
      • Torque Converter Disassemble and Assemble
  • Steering System
    • Hydraulic System
      • Steering Column Remove and Install
      • Standard Steering Wheel and Column Disassemble and Assemble
      • Tilt Steering Wheel and Column Disassemble and Assemble
      • Steering Valve Remove and Install
      • Steering Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Non-Powered Front Axle Steering Cylinder Repair
      • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Axle Steering Cylinder Disas
  • Service Brakes
    • Active Elements
      • Service Brake External Inspection
      • Brake Disk and Pressure Plate Remove and Install
    • Hydraulic System
      • Brake Valve Remove and Install
      • Brake Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Brake Valve Lines Disassemble and Assemble
      • Brake Pedals Remove and Install
      • Brake Pedal Adjustment
      • Brake System Bleeding Procedure
  • Park Brake
    • Active Elements
      • Park Brake Remove and Install
  • Frame or Supporting Structure
    • Frame Installation
      • Welding Repair of Major Structures
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      • Sideshift Frame Bushings Remove and Install
    • Chassis Weights
      • Counterweight Remove and Install
  • Operator’s Station
    • Removal and Installation
      • Cab/ROPS Remove and Install
    • Operator Enclosure
      • Front Window Wiper and Wiper Motor Remove and Install
      • Rear Window Wiper and Wiper Motor Remove and Install
      • Front Cab Windowpane Remove and Install
      • Fixed Windowpanes Remove and Install
      • Cab Door and Side Window Disassemble and Assemble
      • Cab Door Hinges and Latch Adjustment
      • Cab Door Handle Screw Adjustment
      • Upper Cab Door and Side Windowpanes Adjustment
      • Upper Cab Door and Side Window Latch Adjustment
      • Rear Windows Remove and Install
      • Headliner Remove and Install
      • Cab Roof Remove and Install
    • Seat and Seat Belt
      • Seat Assembly Remove and Install
      • Seat and Arm Rest Disassemble and Assemble
      • Seat Belt Disassemble and Assemble
      • Seat Slide, Lumbar Support, and Adjuster Control Levers Disassem
      • Seat Swivel and Swivel Latch Disassemble and Assemble
      • Seat Suspension and Shock Absorber Disassemble and Assemble
      • Air Suspension Seat Disassemble and Assemble—If Equipped
    • Heating and Air Conditioning
      • Proper Refrigerant Handling
      • R134a Refrigerant—Cautions
      • R134a Refrigerant Theory Of Operation
      • Refrigerant Hoses and Tubing Inspection
      • Air Conditioner Compressor Remove and Install
      • R134a Compressor Oil Check
      • R134a Compressor Oil Removal Procedure
      • R134a Component Oil Charge Procedure
      • Compressor Clutch Disassemble and Assemble
      • Clutch Hub Clearance Check
      • Compressor Manifold Inspect
      • Air Conditioning Compressor Disassemble and Assemble
      • R134a Refrigerant Recover, Recycle, and Charge Station Installat
      • R134a System Recover Procedure
      • R134a System Evacuate Procedure
      • R134a System Charge Procedure
      • R134a System Cleaning Procedure
      • R134a System Leak Testing
      • Heater Core Remove and Install
      • Evaporator Remove and Install
      • R134a System Flush Procedure
      • R134a System Purge Procedure
      • Air Conditioning Freeze Switch Remove and Install
      • Heater/Blower Assembly with Air Conditioning and Pressurizer Sys
      • Air Ducts Disassemble and Assemble
      • Condenser Disassemble and Assemble
      • Receiver Dryer Remove and Install
      • Expansion Valve Remove and Install
  • Sheet Metal and Styling
    • Hood and Engine Enclosure
      • Hood and Engine Enclosure Disassemble and Assemble
    • Miscellaneous Shields
      • Battery Box Disassemble and Assemble
    • Grille and Grille Housing
      • Grille and Grille Housing Disassemble and Assemble
    • Fenders
      • Fenders and Cab Skirts Remove and Install—If Equipped
  • Safety, Convenience and Miscellaneous
    • Radio
      • Radio and Speakers Remove and Install
      • Antenna Remove and Install
      • Radio Speakers and Antenna Remove and Install
    • Horn and Warning Devices
      • Horn Remove and Install
      • Backup Alarm Remove and Install
      • Backup Alarm Volume Adjustment
  • Main Hydraulic System
    • Hydraulic System
      • Hydraulic Pump Remove and Install
      • Hydraulic Pump Disassemble and Assemble
      • Hydraulic Filter Assembly Remove and Install
      • Hydraulic Reservoir Remove and Install
      • Hydraulic Reservoir Disassemble and Assemble
      • Hydraulic and Transmission Oil Coolers Remove and Install
  • Loader
    • Loader
      • Loader Boom Remove and Install
    • Bucket
      • Loader Bucket Remove and Install
      • Welded Bucket Cutting Edges Replacement Procedure
      • Loader Bucket Cutting Edge Crack Repair
      • Loader Bucket Cutting Edge Remove and Install
      • Multi-Purpose Bucket and Lines Disassemble and Assemble
    • Attachment Coupler
      • Attachment Coupler Remove and Install
      • Attachment Coupler Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Attachment Coupler Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
    • Control Linkages
      • Loader Bucket Self-Leveling Linkage and Return-to-Dig Switch Adj
      • Loader Control Valve Linkage Remove and Install
      • Third Function Loader Control Valve Linkage Remove and Install
      • Stabilizer Linkage Remove and Install
      • Loader Bucket Cylinder Linkage Remove and Install
    • Hydraulic System
      • Loader and Stabilizer Control Valve Remove and Install
      • Loader and Stabilizer Control Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Loader and Stabilizer Control Valve Relief Valves Remove and Ins
      • Loader Boom Anticavitation Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Loader Boom Raise and Bucket Curl Circuit Relief Valve Disassemb
      • Loader Bucket Dump Circuit Relief Valve with Anticavitation Disa
      • Loader Auxiliary Circuit Relief Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Loader Auxiliary Shutoff Plug Disassemble and Assemble
      • Loader Boom Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Loader Boom Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Loader Bucket Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Loader Bucket Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Loader Multi-Purpose Bucket Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Ride Control Valve Remove and Install
      • Ride Control Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Ride Control Valve Solenoid Disassemble and Assemble
      • Ride Control Accumulator Remove and Install
  • Backhoe
    • Bucket
      • Backhoe Bucket and Bucket Links Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Bucket Tooth Tips Remove and Install
      • Bucket Tooth Shank Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Bucket Cutting Edge Remove and Install
    • Control Linkage
      • Backhoe Control Valve Linkage—Two Lever Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Control Valve Linkage—Three Lever Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Fifth Function Pedal Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Sixth Function Pedal Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Pilot Control Valve Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Pilot Control Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Pilot Control Tower Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Pilot Control Tower Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Boom Lock Control Lever and Linkage Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Boom Lock Remove and Install
    • Frames
      • Dipperstick Remove and Install
      • Boom Remove and Install
      • Swing Frame Remove and Install
      • Extendible Dipperstick Extension Remove and Install
      • Sideshift Frame Remove and Install—315SJ
    • Hydraulic System
      • Backhoe Control Valve Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Control Valve Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Control Valve Spool Seals Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Control Valve Relief Valves Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Priority Inlet Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Boom Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Bucket Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Crowd Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Swing Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Extendable Dipperstick Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Selective Flow Section Disassemble and Assemble
      • Pilot Control Manifold Valve Remove and Install (S.N. —XXXXXX)
      • Pilot Control Manifold Valve Disassemble and Assemble (S.N. —XXX
      • Pilot Enable and Pattern Select Valve Remove and Install (S.N. X
      • Pilot Enable and Pattern Select Valve Disassemble and Assemble (
      • Pattern Select Valve Remove and Install (S.N. —XXXXXX)
      • Pattern Select Valve Disassemble and Assemble (S.N. —XXXXXX)
      • Backhoe Boom Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Boom Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Bucket Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Bucket Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Crowd Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Crowd Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Stabilizer Cylinder Remove and Install—315SJ
      • Backhoe Stabilizer Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Swing Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Swing Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Extendible Dipperstick Cylinder Remove and Install
      • Backhoe Extendible Dipperstick Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble
      • Backhoe Boom Lock Cylinder Remove and Install—315SJ
      • Backhoe Sideshift Lock Valve Remove and Install—315SJ
      • Backhoe Sideshift Lock Valve Disassemble and Assemble—315SJ
      • Backhoe Sideshift Lock Piston and Bushing Remove and Install—315
  • Grapple
    • Hydraulic Thumb
      • Hydraulic Thumb Remove and Install—If Equipped
    • Hydraulic Thumb Cylinder
      • Hydraulic Thumb Cylinder Remove and Install—If Equipped
      • Hydraulic Thumb Cylinder Disassemble and Assemble—If Equipped
  • Dealer Fabricated Tool
    • Dealer Fabricated Tool
      • DFRW20 Compressor Holding Fixture
      • DFT1101 Cab and ROPS Lift Bracket
      • DFT1285 Engine Support Bracket
      • DFT1286 Backlash Measurement Tool
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