Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 385

Assembling the Front Steering Assembly
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C
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1. Center link
2. Ball joint
1. Install all the front steering components that were removed
Note the torque specifications identified in
front axle was removed from the frame, use the washers (item 36 in
274) so that the axle has less than 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) free play between
the frame and axle support. If the ball joints were removed from the center
link, press new ball joints into the center link from the side of the link that has
a notch at the ball joint bore
2. Install the tie rod (item 31 in
A. If the tie rod assembly is being replaced, adjust the new tie rod assembly
to the approximate length of the removed tie rod.
B. Apply Loctite #271 (or equivalent) to the threads of the inner tie rod end.
Thread the tie rod into the center link and torque to 95 to 108 N∙m (70
to 80 ft-lb).
C. Clean the tapers of the steering fork and ball joint stud of the outer tie
rod end.
D. Insert the outer tie rod end ball joint stud into the steering fork and
secure with the slotted hex nut. Torque the slotted hex nut to 48 to 54
N∙m (35 to 40 ft-lb). If necessary, tighten the slotted hex nut further
until the slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the tie rod ball joint stud.
Install the cotter pin.
3. If the steering cylinder was removed, install the steering cylinder; refer to
Installing the Steering Cylinder (page
4. If the front steering fork assembly was removed, install the steering fork; refer
to Installing the Front Steering Fork (page
5. If the front wheel motor was removed, install the wheel motor; refer to
Installing the Front Wheel Motor (page
6. If the front wheel was removed, install the wheel; refer to
(page 6–14).
7. Install the front cover to the front axle
Figure 276
3. Center link notch
4. Retaining ring
Figure 274
(Figure 276).
Figure 274) to the machine as follows:
4–151).
6–29).
4–85).
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(Figure 274).
during assembly. If the
Installing the Wheel
275).
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