Key Features

• Designation: John Deere Concave Washer, N168012, for use under bolt heads or nuts in fastener assemblies.
• Thickness range: thickness greater than 0.77 mm and up to 9.53 mm.
• Profile: annular and essentially flat geometry to provide a uniform bearing surface.
• Material versatility: available in metal, felt, fiber, or other materials to match application requirements.
• Identification: part number N168012 identifies the washer within John Deere service catalogs.

Product Details

• Name: John Deere Concave Washer
• Model / Part number: N168012
• Function: annular washer placed under a bolt head or nut to distribute pressure or create a defined spacing in a fastener joint.
• Material options: metal, felt, fiber, or other materials, depending on application needs.
• Critical dimension: thickness > 0.77 mm and ≤ 9.53 mm.
• Geometry: generally flat annular form designed to seating consistently in assemblies.

Compatibility

• Intended use: suitable for John Deere equipment assemblies that specify a concave washer under fasteners.
• Fastener pairing: designed to fit standard bolt and nut assemblies that match the washer’s thickness range.
• Implementation note: ensure washer thickness aligns with fastener kit specifications to achieve proper preload distribution.