Toro Workman 3000 Series Service Manual page 167

Installation (Fig. 25)
1. Before installing new leaf spring, insert four (4) rub-
ber bushings (Item 3) into leaf spring. Insert two (2) rub-
ber bushings into frame side rail.
2. Insert one (1) spring shackle (Item 2), from inside/
out, into rear of leaf spring. Insert spring mount (Item 11),
from outside/in, to front of leaf spring and secure, finger
tight, with lock nut.
3. Install leaf spring assembly to frame. Secure front
spring mount with flange head screws (Item 10) and
flange nuts (Item 12) and tighten finger tight. Install lock
nuts (Item 1) to spring shackles (Item 2) and tighten fin-
ger tight. Tighten lock nuts (Item 6). Leave flange nuts
(Item 12) that secure spring mount to frame rail finger
tight.
4. Install spring plate (Item 8) to top of spring, then se-
cure axle to spring with carriage bolts (Item 14), washers
(Item 7) and lock nuts (Item 6). NOTE: Make sure axle
and plate are centered on leaf spring knob (Fig. 26).
5. Tighten lock nuts (Item 6) in a crossing pattern until
spring plate, leaf spring and axle contact. Tighten flange
nuts (Item 12) securing spring mount to frame rail. Tight-
en lock nuts (Item 6) securing axle and clamp plate to
leaf spring using a crossing pattern and the following
torque values:
A. Tighten lock nuts from 20 to 30 ft–lb (27 to 41
N–m) in a crossing pattern.
B. Tighten lock nuts from 50 to 60 ft–lb (68 to 81
N–m) in a crossing pattern.
C. Retighten lock nuts from 50 to 60 ft–lb (68 to 81
N–m).
6. Install rear wheels (see Wheel Installation in this sec-
tion).
7. Lower vehicle to ground.
Workman 3000/4000 Series
Make sure axle and
plate are centered
on leaf spring knob
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Figure 26
Chassis