Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Series Service Manual page 375

Remove Rear Axle
Groundsmaster ® 4500-D/4700-D
19245SL Rev A
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1. Outside plug (2 used)
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1. Gearbox drain plug
(Figure 238)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting decks, stop engine, engage
parking brake and remove key from the ignition switch.
2. Drain oil from rear axle and rear axle gearbox
When changing attachments, tires or performing other service, use
correct jacks, hoists and jack stands to raise and support machine.
See Jacking Instructions (page
3. Chock front wheels and jack up rear of machine (see
(page 1–7)). Support machine with appropriate jack stands.
4. Remove both wheel assemblies from rear axle.
5. Remove hydraulic motor from axle assembly (see
5–116)).
6. Remove hydraulic hoses from steering cylinder. Put caps or plugs on hoses
and cylinder fittings to prevent contamination.
7. Remove lock nut (item 39) and thrust washer (item 40) from rear axle pivot
pin.
8. Support rear axle to prevent it from falling. Remove pivot pin from frame and
rear axle. Lower rear axle from machine. Note location of thrust washer (item
42) on both ends of axle mounting boss.
Figure 239
2. Center axle drain plug
2
Figure 240
2. Gearbox fill plug
CAUTION
1–7).
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(Figure 239 and Figure
Jacking Instructions
Rear Axle Motor (page
240).