Steering Cylinder; Removal; Installation - Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual

Steering Cylinder

Removal

1. Engage the parking brakes, lower the cutting units to
the ground, turn the engine OFF and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cylinder. Put caps or plugs on all the fittings and hoses
to prevent contamination.
Note: To ease reassembly, tag each of the hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
3. Remove the steering cylinder as follows:
A. (2WD) Remove the lock nut and cap screw secur-
ing the rod end of the cylinder to the steering pivot
(Fig. 16).
B. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the
barrel end of the cylinder to the rear axle. Remove
the steering cylinder.
A. (4WD) Remove the retaining ring securing the
rod end of the cylinder to the bevel gear case
(Fig. 17).
B. Remove the retaining ring securing the barrel end
of the cylinder to the cylinder mounting bracket. Re-
move the steering cylinder.

Installation

1. Install the steering cylinder as follows:
A. (2WD) Hold the steering cylinder in position and
install the lock nut and cap screw securing the barrel
end of the cylinder to the rear axle (Fig. 16).
B. Install the lock nut and cap screw securing the rod
end of the cylinder to the steering pivot.
C. Tighten the cylinder mounting cap screws and
nuts to 130 to150 ft-lbs. (176 to 203 Nm).
A. (4WD) Hold the steering cylinder in position and
install the retaining ring securing the barrel end of the
cylinder to the cylinder mounting bracket (Fig. 17).
B. Install the retaining ring securing the rod end of
the cylinder to the bevel gear case.
2. Connect hydraulic hoses. Bleed the hydraulic sys-
tem and check hydraulic connections for leaks (see
Chapter 4−Hydraulic System "Bleeding the Hydraulic
System" in this manual).
Steering and Brakes
1. Steering cylinder
1. Steering cylinder
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Figure 16
2. Locknut and capscrew
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Figure 17
2. Retaining ring
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