Front steering assemblies take significant abuse, especially on tractors equipped with heavy front loaders. Jack up the front axle to check for play in the kingpins, tie-rod ends, wheel bearings, and center pivot pin. Excessive slop causes poor road handling and rapid tire wear, requiring front-end rebuilding to restore safe steering operation. https://usedtractor.blogaaja.fi/2026/09/10/buying-a-used-farm-tractor-everything-you-need-to-know/