Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Service Manual page 345

Servicing the Rear Axle
Servicing the Tie Rod Assembly
Groundsmaster ® 4300-D
16226SL Rev C
1. Clean the rear axle pivot pin. Inspect the pin for wear and replace the pivot
pin if it is worn or damaged.
2. Clean the rear axle bushings and inspect the axle bushings (item 7 in
210) in the rear axle for wear or damage. If the bushings need replacement,
do the following steps:
Note: Do not damage the bore of the axle during bushing removal.
A. Use a bushing removal tool to extract both the axle bushings from the
axle pivot.
B. Clean the inside of the axle pivot to remove any dirt or unwanted material.
C. Apply grease to the inner and outer surfaces of new axle bushings.
D. Press the new axle bushings into the axle pivot bore until bushing is
flush with the axle.
E. After bushing installation, ensure that the pivot pin slides easily into the
bushings. If there is any binding, locate and correct the source of binding.
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1. Ball joint (left-hand thread)
2. Jam nut (left-hand thread)
3. Tie rod groove
Note: The tie rod ball joint and jam nut at the grooved end of the tie rod have
left-hand threads.
1. Loosen the jam nuts and then remove the ball joints from the tie rod.
2. Thread new ball joints equally into the tie rod so that the ball joint center to
center length is 920.5 mm (36.240 inches).
3. Clean the tapered surfaces of the tie rod ball joints before you install the tie
rod to the drag links on the rear axle.
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4. Tie rod
5. Jam nut (right-hand thread)
6. Ball joint (right-hand thread)
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Chassis: Service and Repairs