Tie Rod End Replacement - Toro Multi Pro 1200 Service Manual

Tie Rod End Replacement

Removal (Fig. 17)
1. Loosen jam nut on tie rod end. Note: outside tie rod
end that is attached to spindle has left hand threads.
2. Remove cotter pin and slotted hex nut from tie rod
end to be removed.
3. Use a suitable puller to separate tie rod end from
spindle (outside tie rod end) or steering pivot (inside tie
rod end).
4. When removing tie rod end from tie rod, count the
number of revolutions it takes to remove so new tie rod
end can be installed without changing the front wheel
toe--in.
Installation (Fig. 17)
1. Install new tie rod end to tie rod. Thread in new rod
end the same number of revolutions as the old one took
to remove.
2. Install grease fitting into tie rod end.
3. Insert tie rod end shaft into spindle (outside tie rod
end) or steering pivot (inside tie rod end) and secure with
flat washer and slotted hex nut. Install cotter pin.
4. Grease tie rod end.
NOTE: Right and left tie rods should be identical length.
5. Check and adjust front wheel toe--in (see Operator's
Manual) and front suspension (see Front Suspension in
the Adjustments section of this chapter).
Chassis
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1. Tie rod
2. Jam nut
3. Tie rod end
4. Steering pivot
5. Slotted hex nut
6. Cotter pin
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Figure 17
7. Flat washer
8. Slotted hex nut
9. Spindle
10. Tie rod end (LH thread)
11. Jam nut (LH thread)
Multi Pro 1200/1250
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