Steering Cylinder - Toro Groundmaster Series Service Manual

Steering Cylinder

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1. Retaining ring
2. Elbow fitting (2 each)
3. Steering cylinder
4. Cap screw
Removing the Steering Cylinder
Hydraulic System: Service and Repairs
(shown with rear bumper removed)
5. Ball joint – rod end
6. Grease fitting (2 each)
7. Lock nut
8. Lock nut
Refer to Figure 66 for this procedure.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting unit (or attachment),
engage the parking brake, set the key switch to the O
the key from the key switch.
2. Read and adhere to the information provided in
Removing and Installing the Hydraulic System Components (page
3. Clean the fitting and hydraulic hose connections before disconnecting the
hydraulic hoses to prevent system contamination.
4. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings and plug the hoses to
prevent system contamination.
5. Remove the fasteners from the cylinder ball joints. Discard the cotter pin.
6. Use a suitable tool (pickle fork) to separate the ball joints from the rear axle
and the right rear wheel spindle.
7. Inspect the cylinder ball joint boots and replace the ball joints if necessary.
Figure 66
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9. Washer
Slotted nut
Cotter pin
Ball joint – barrel end
position and remove
FF
General Precautions for
Groundsmaster ® 3200, 3300 and 3310
19240SL Rev A
5–52).