Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This is the John Deere technical manual tm2041 for the 5038D, 5103, 5103E, 5103S, 5104, 5203, and 5204 tractors, all built around the 3029D naturally aspirated diesel engine. It runs 1370 pages and is split into repair sections and operation, tests, and adjustments sections, the way John Deere organizes its dealer-level service documentation.
With it you can work through engine, fuel and air, electrical, power train, steering and brake, and hydraulic repair, then use the operational checkout and diagnostic sections to isolate a fault before you open anything up. Torque values, clearances, and service procedures are called out for each component group, including separate electrical coverage for the 5103E.
The file is a downloadable PDF you can search, print, and keep on the machine or the shop computer.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 8-76 | Safety (Recognize Safety Information, Understand Signal Words, Follow Safety Instructions, Handle Fluids Safely, Avoid Fires, Prevent Battery Explosions) |
| Engine Repair | 77-298 | Engine (Service Equipment and Tools, Specifications, John Deere Engine Repair, Use CTM8) |
| Fuel and Air Repair | 299-318 | Fuel System (Special or Essential Tools, Self-Manufactured Tool Template for Front Plate Replacement, Specifications, Torques for Hardware, Injection Pump, Nozzle and Governor Repair) |
| Electrical Repair | 319-358 | Battery, Starter and Alternator (Starter Repair, Use CTM77, Remove and Install Battery, Remove and Install Starter, Replace Alternator/Regulator) |
| Power Train Repair | 359-586 | Clutch Housing (Specifications, Separate Engine From Transmission Housing, Install Engine to Transmission Housing, Inspect and Repair Clutch Pedal and Linkage) |
| Steering and Brake Repair | 587-657 | Steering Repair (Other Material, Specifications, Service Parts Kits, Remove and Install Steering Column and Valve, Disassemble and Inspect Steering Valve, Assemble Steering Valve) |
| Hydraulic Repair | 658-759 | Hydraulic Pump and Filter (Essential Tools, Specifications, Service Parts Kits, Remove, Inspect, And Install Hydraulic Oil Pick-Up Screen) |
| Miscellaneous Repair | 760-795 | Front Axle (Specifications, Remove and Install Front Axle, Inspect and Replace Pivot Pin and Bushings, Remove and Install Spindle Assembly, Inspect and Replace Spindle Shaft Bushings) |
| Operator Station Repair | 796-810 | Seat and Support (Specifications, Remove and Install Deluxe Seat and Support, Remove and Install Standard Seat and Support) |
| Operational Checkout Procedures | 811-838 | Operational Checkout Procedures (Operational Checkout Procedure Information, Engine Oil Level and Condition Check, Coolant Level and Condition Check, Transmission and Hydraulic Oil Check, Fan and Belt Check, Fuel System Check) |
| Engine Operation, Tests and Adjustments | 839-894 | Component Location (Component Location Information, Engine External Components, Left-Hand Side, Right-Hand Side) |
| Fuel/Air Operation, Tests and Adjustments | 895-917 | Component Location (Component Location Information, Fuel System Components, Air Intake System Components) |
| Electrical System Operation, Tests & Adjustments (5038D, 5103, 510 | 918-1042 | Component Location (Component Location Information, Engine Electrical Components, Right Hand Side, Left Hand Side, Dash and Center Control Console Electrical Components) |
| Electrical System Operation, Tests & Adjustments (for 5103E) | 1043-1137 | Component Location (Component Location Information, Engine Electrical Components, Right Hand Side, Left Hand Side, Dash and Center Control Console Electrical Components) |
| Power Train Operation, Tests & Adjustments | 1138-1254 | Component Location, 'aa' Power Train (Component Location Information, Power Train Components, Dual Clutch Components, Single Clutch Components, Transmission Components, Final Drive Components) |
| Steering and Brake Operation, Tests & Adjustments | 1255-1290 | Component Location (Component Location Information, Steering System Components, Brake System Components) |
| Hydraulic System Operation, Tests & Adjustments | 1291-1370 | Component Location (Component Location Information, Hydraulic System Components) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder head cap screws (Step 1) | 100 N·m (75 lb-ft) | p. 108 |
| Cylinder head cap screws (Step 2) | 150 N·m (110 lb-ft) | p. 108 |
| Fuel filter assembly to bracket torque | 35 Nm | p. 309 |
| Fuel filter element replacement interval (primary) | 250 hours | p. 307 |
| Air cleaner restriction switch closing vacuum | 4.98–7.48 kPa (20–30 in. H₂O) | p. 1016 |
| Air cleaner restriction sensor torque | 4 N·m (40 lb-in.) | p. 329 |
| Oil cooler adapter in cylinder block torque | 40 N·m | p. 253 |
| Pick-Up Screen Cover cap screws torque | 23 N·m (204 lb-in.) | p. 659 |
| Hydraulic Oil Filter cap screws torque | 70 N·m (52 lb-ft) | p. 659 |
| Battery voltage | 12 V | p. 26 |
| Battery capacity | 88 Ah | p. 26 |
| Starter power | 12 V, 2.5 kW | p. 26 |
