Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing
Service (ZX)
Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing
Disassembly
1. Safely raise and support unit so front wheels are off
the ground.
2. Remove the dust cap (A).
3. Support under caster wheel and remove the fastener
(B).
4. Remove caster fork (C) from front frame hub.
Inspect the caster fork shaft, thrust washer (D) and
spacer (E) for excessive wear, replace if necessary.
5. Using an appropriate punch, tap out and remove the
LOWER bearings from the frame hub.
6. Using an appropriate punch, tap out and remove the
UPPER bearings from the frame hub.
7. Properly clean and inspect the front axle bearing
area.
Toro TITAN 2014 Service Manual
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F
D
Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing Assembly
1. Use a proper bearing installation tool to install and
fully seat new upper and lower bearings into the
frame hub.
2. Install spacer (E) and thrust washer (D) onto the
caster fork shaft.
3. Install the caster assembly up through the bearings
and hold in position.
4. Install washer (F).
5. Install fastener (B) and torque to specification -17
ft-lbs. (23 Nm).
6. Install the dust cap (A) until fully seated.
7. Safely lower unit and verify proper function
(Fig. 008).
B
E
C
Fig. 008
CHASSIS
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