Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This 416-page John Deere 650J Technical Manual (OEM #TM2258) also covers the 450J and 550J Crawler Dozer line, giving you factory teardown and rebuild procedures for tracks, axles, transmission, and the main hydraulic system in one place. Open it to torque tables covering everything from the 3/8-24 UNF straight fitting up to the carrier roller retainer plate cap screws, plus SERVICE ADVISOR computer connection steps for clearing hydraulic test alerts on your machine. Torque the straight fitting nut to 8 N-m and the carrier roller retainer cap screws to 47 N-m, and replace hydraulic hoses the moment you spot a leak rather than waiting for a blowout. No more flipping through a stack of loose photocopies while your dozer sits idle in the yard. Bookmarked by section, so you tap straight to Tracks, Transmission, or Bulldozer without hunting through 416 pages, and it opens on your phone right at the machine.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 7-40 | Safety, Torque Value Metric Bolt and Cap Screw, O-Ring Boss Fittings, Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings, Metric 24 O-Ring Seal Din 20078 |
| Tracks | 41-94 | Rock Guards and Chain Guides, Carrier Roller, Metal Face Seals Inspection, Track Roller, Sealed Track Chain, Front Idler |
| Axles and Suspension Systems | 95-112 | Drive Axle Housing and Support, Final Drive Remove and Install, Axle Shaft, Bearings, And Reduction Gear, Final Drive Disassemble and Assemble |
| Transmission | 113-192 | Hydrostatic Pump, Hydrostatic Motor, Transmission Control Lever (Tcl), Hydrostatic Charge Pump, Pump Displacement Control Valve (Pdcv), Hydrostatic Filter |
| Engine | 193-202 | Removal and Installation |
| Engine Auxiliary Systems | 203-232 | Cold Weather Starting Aids, Radiator and Fan Shroud, Engine Speed Control, Intake System, External Exhaust System, Mounting Frame |
| Dampener Drive | 233-236 | Elements |
| Park Brake | 237-252 | Park Brake Valve, Park Lock Linkage, Park Brake Valve Disassemble, Park Brake Disassemble |
| Operator's Station | 253-318 | Cab or ROPS, Slide Glass, Stationary Glass, Standard Seat, R134a Refrigerant, Compressor |
| Sheet Metal and Styling | 319-330 | Hood, Engine Enclosure, Hood Support, Engine Side Shields, Grille, Grille Housing |
| Main Hydraulic System | 331-348 | Hydraulic Pump, Hydraulic Reservoir, Hydraulic Charge Filter, Hydraulic Pump Disassemble, Hydraulic Reservoir Cleanout Cover, Hydraulic Charge Filter Disassemble |
| Bulldozer | 349-388 | Blades, Blade Ball and Socket, Hydraulic Control Lever Linkage, Dozer C-Frame, Hydraulic Control Valve, Cylinders |
| Dealer Fabricated Tools | 389-416 | DF1041 Track Nut Removal Tool, DF1063 Final Drive Lift Bracket, DFT1087 Track Recoil Spring Disassembly and Assembly Guard Tool, DFT1119 Pump Support, DFT1130 Adapter |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Torque for Straight Fitting or Special Nut (3/8-24 UNF) | 8 N-m (6 lb-ft) | p. 22 |
| Carrier Roller Retainer Plate Cap Screws-Torque | 47 N·m (35 lb-ft) | p. 47 |
| Carrier Roller Cover Cap Screws-Torque | 47 N-m (35 lb-ft) | p. 47 |
| 450J and 550J Bushing Protection-Distance | 1.63–2.13 mm (0.064–0.084 in.) | p. 73 |
| 650J Bushing Protection-Distance | 1.45–1.96 mm (0.057–0.077 in.) | p. 73 |
| Hydrostatic Filter Plug—Torque | 11 N·m 97 lb-in. | p. 189 |


















