John Deere X595 Steering Control Valve or Unit

[@eciura1]

THANK YOU for the video, you are an absolute WARRIOR as this is an absolutely brutal job to accomplish.

[@KentKluver]

You video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@jerrypelletier2328]

Sooo... All we need to take off is everything but the motor... Awesome engineering!!

[@GyrHuntTest]

Yeah it is a big enough project but I would check the hydraulic lines closely before you buy a steering control valve. Especially the line that comes from the rear of the tractor. It could save you a $1000 for the valve.

[@jerrypelletier2328]

@@GyrHuntTest There are no leaks and its dry as a bone down there, so I'm assuming it's the pump.... Thanks!!

[@GyrHuntTest]

I replaced my steering control valve thinking it was broke but my line was cracked. I still have the replaced steering control valve. If you want it, you can have it. You pay for the shipping.

[@jerrypelletier2328]

@@GyrHuntTest Thanks, very kind of you but I already have the new one.

[@parkland4530]

Leaking on my 445. Not looking forward to doing the repair. Thanks for the video

[@GyrHuntTest]

I would first look at the top hydrolic line. It comes from the back center of tractor. I lost some line clamps and over time the feeder line developed a small leak. It isn't too hard to remove. You will remove the seat and back deck for one end of the line. The other end connects to the steering control valve. Remove the cross members under the tractor. If I remember correctly, a 6 mm 6 inch hex socket works to remove the clamp on the valve. The line will pop out. Closely examine the soldered end for hairline cracks. Take a pic with your phone and enlarge it will help. Replace any missing hydrolic line clamps. Good luck

[@parkland4530]

@@GyrHuntTest thanks for the tip. Pretty messy, particularly on the top of the mower deck.

[@ryanpeter9501]

What symptoms were you having with the valve? I have a 455 jd and there is no leaking just have alot of play in the steering wheel. Over half a turn left and right be for the wheels turn.? Thanks

[@perezsrinc]

I'm having problem removing the hose from the steering control valve, any idea how I can take them out?

[@GyrHuntTest]

If I remember this correctly there are 2 6mm allen head bolts holding a bracket over all of the hydrolic lines. I fished 6mm allen tool and a rachet from the bottom. I needed 2 bits, one 6 inch and one 3 inch long. It will help if you remove the cross supports from the frame. I also removed the drive shaft. Once the the bracket is loose it can be twisted and fished out.