Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 326

Removing the Rear Axle (continued)
Installing the Rear Axle
Chassis: Service and Repairs
Note: Several washers (items 5, 6, and 8 in
between the axle pivot tube and the rear frame to adjust clearance between
the axle pivot tube and rear frame. Before removing the axle pivot pin, note
the location of the washers.
6. Pull the axle pivot pin out. This will release the rear axle and washer(s) from
the frame. Carefully pull the entire axle and wheel assembly out from under
the machine.
7. Locate and retrieve the 2 thrust washers (items 6 and 8 in
flat washer.
1. Clean the rear axle pivot pin. Inspect the pin for wear or damage and replace
if necessary.
2. Position the axle to the rear frame. Install small inner diameter thrust washer
(item 8 in Figure 181) in front of the axle tube and large inner diameter thrust
washer (item 6 in Figure
washer (item 5 in Figure
thrust washer and rear frame to allow 0.8 to 2.3 mm (0.030 to 0.090 inch) axle
tube end-play. Slide the pivot pin through the rear frame, washers, and axle.
3. Secure the pivot pin to the rear frame with the bolt (item 1 in
washer, and locknut.
4. Tighten the locknut (item 9 in
bottoms against the rear frame. Ensure that the axle can still pivot freely
after the locknut is tightened.
5. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the ground.
6. Remove the caps or plugs that were installed to the hydraulic hoses and
fittings during the removal process.
7. Use the tags that you attached during removal to correctly connect the
hydraulic hoses to the steering cylinder.
8. Check the hydraulic-fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir (front axle); refer to
the Traction Unit Operator's Manual.
9. Lubricate the rear axle pivot bushings through the grease fitting on the axle
pivot tube; refer to the Traction Unit Operator's Manual.
10. Operate the machine and check the steering cylinder hydraulic connections
for leaks.
181) directly behind the axle tube. Place the flat
181) as necessary between the large inner diameter
Figure 181) until the shoulder of the pivot pin
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Figure 181) are installed
Figure 181) and
Figure 181), flat
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B