Toro Groundmaster Series Service Manual page 278

Installing the Rear Axle (continued)
Chassis: Service and Repairs
rear of the axle and the machine frame. Slide the axle pivot pin through
the frame, washers, and axle.
2. Ensure that the roll pin in the axle pivot pin is seated in the slots of the
machine frame and secure the pivot pin with the thrust washer and locknut.
Tighten the lock nut from 122 to 162 N·m (90 to 120 ft-lb). Ensure that axle
pivots freely after the lock nut is tightened.
3. Install the grease fitting in the axle pivot pin.
4. Place a thrust washer onto the rear wheel spindle pivot shaft and install
the spindles.
5. Install the tie rod assembly:
A. Check the tie rod assembly length; refer to
(Rear Wheel Toe-In) (page
B. Clean the tapers of the tie rod ends and the tapered sockets in the drag
link arms.
C. Fit the tie rod ends into the drag links, tighten the slotted nuts and install
new cotter pins.
6. Install the rear wheels; refer to
7–5).
7. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the ground.
8. Install the steering cylinder and adjust the steering cylinder rod length and
the steering stop bolts; refer to
9. Install the rear bumper assembly, any previously removed weights, and the
weight lock.
10. Lubricate the rear axle pivot, rear spindle pivot shafts, tie rod ends, and
steering cylinder ends through the grease fittings provided; refer to the
traction unit Operator's Manual.
11. Check steering operation before returning the machine to service.
7–3).
Removing and Installing the Wheels (page
Installing the Steering Cylinder (page
Page 7–18
Adjusting the Tie Rod Length
5–99).
Groundsmaster ® 3200, 3300 and 3310
19240SL Rev A