Rear Axle - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Series Service Manual

Rear Axle Spindle Bushing Replacement
Groundsmaster ® 5900 & 5910
16227SL Rev B
g298848
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Rear axle

2. Pivot bushing (2)
The rear wheel steering spindles must fit snugly in the rear axle. Excessive
movement of the spindle in the axle might indicate that the steering spindle
bushings are worn and should be replaced.
1. Remove rear axle from machine (see
2. Remove the tie rod assembly (see
(page 7–14)).
3. Remove the steering cylinder ball joint at the steering spindle (see
Cylinders (page 5–139)).
4. If necessary, remove the ten (10) cap screws securing the rear wheel motor
to the steering spindle and remove the rear wheel motor.
5. Remove the flange head screw, spindle cap and retaining ring that secure
the steering spindle into the axle. Remove the spindle from the axle. Locate
and retrieve thrust washer from steering spindle shaft.
6. Remove both spindle bushings from the axle. Take care to not damage the
bore of the axle spindle tube. Clean the inside of the axle tube to remove
any dirt or foreign material.
7. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new bushings. Press the
bushings into the top and bottom of the axle. Press bushings into axle until
bushing flange contacts axle.
8. Thoroughly clean the steering spindle shaft. Inspect the spindle for wear and
replace if worn or damaged.
9. Install thrust washer onto the spindle shaft and slide the shaft up through the
axle. Hold the spindle shaft assembly in place and install the retaining ring
into the groove in the spindle shaft.
10. Install the spindle cap and flange head screw.
11. Install the steering cylinder ball joint at the steering spindle (see
Cylinders (page 5–139)).
Figure 298
3. Spindle bushing (4)
4. Grease fitting (2)
Rear Axle (page
Tie Rod Disassembly and Assembly
Page 7–15
7–10)).
Steering
Steering
Chassis: Service and Repairs