Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 328

Axle Pivot Bushings
Steering Pivot Bushings
Chassis: Service and Repairs
The rear axle must be held in place snugly by the axle pivot pin. Excessive
movement of the axle, which is characterized by erratic steering, can indicate
worn axle pivot bushings. To correct the problem, replace the axle pivot bushings
(item 24 in Figure 182).
1. Remove the rear axle from the machine; refer to
(page 7–11).
2. Use a drift punch and hammer to drive both axle pivot bushings out of the
axle pivot tube. Clean the inside of the tube to remove any dirt or unwanted
material.
3. Apply grease to the inner and outer surfaces of new bushings. Use an arbor
press to install the bushings into the front and back of the axle pivot tube.
The bushings must be flush with the axle tube.
4. Install the rear axle to the machine; refer to
7–12).
5. Lubricate the bushings through the grease fitting on the axle pivot tube.
The steering pivot must fit snugly onto the mounting pin. Excessive movement of
the steering pivot may indicate worn steering pivot bushings (item 21 in
182) or tie rod ball joints (item 15 and 16 in
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower cutting deck (or implement), shut
off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key from the key switch.
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1. Bolt
2. Thrust washer
2. Remove the locknut, bolt, and thrust washer that secure the steering cylinder
rod end to the steering pivot plate
3. Remove the 4 jam nuts to allow both tie rod ends to be disconnected from
the pivot plate. Inspect all the tie rod end ball joints for wear or damage
and replace as necessary.
4. Remove the retaining ring and thrust washer that secure the steering pivot
plate (item 22 in Figure
the mounting pin at the bottom of the axle.
Figure
Figure 183
3. Locknut
4. Steering pivot plate
(Figure 183).
182) to the rear axle. Slide the steering pivot off of
Page 7–14
Removing the Rear Axle
Installing the Rear Axle (page
182).
Groundsmaster ®
05138SL Rev B
Figure
3280-D/3320