Front Shock Absorber - Toro Workman HDX Auto Service Manual

Front Shock Absorber

Removal (Fig. 28)
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, shut engine off, re-
move key from ignition switch and apply parking brake.
2. Remove lower and upper lock nuts, then remove
shock absorber and washers. Note that washers on up-
per end of shock absorber are different. Washers on
lower end of shock are identical.
Installation (Fig. 28)
1. If necessary (e.g. shock absorber is being replaced
or bushings are worn), insert two (2) new rubber bush-
ings into each end of new shock absorber. Insert spacer
into ram (lower) end of shock absorber.
2. Install inner washer (item 3) onto frame stud above
control arm.
3. Install upper end of shock absorber onto frame stud.
Secure shock end to frame stud with outer washer (item
5) and lock nut.
4. Insert cap screw down through angled hole in control
arm tower. Install washer onto cap screw and then slide
lower end of shock absorber onto cap screw. Install se-
cond washer onto cap screw and secure shock end with
lock nut.
Chassis
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1. Rubber bushing
2. Spacer
3. Inner washer (0.656" ID)
4. Shock absorber
5. Outer washer (0.563" ID)
6. Lock nut
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Figure 28
7. Control arm tower
8. Washer (0.445" ID)
9. Flange nut
10. Cap screw
11. Frame stud
Workman HDX Auto
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