Toro Reelmaster 5010- H Service Manual page 253

Removal (Fig. 11)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Chock front wheels to prevent machine from shifting.
3. Thoroughly clean hydraulic hose ends and fittings on
steering cylinder to prevent hydraulic system contami-
nation.
NOTE: To ease assembly, label hydraulic hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
4. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cylinder. Put caps or plugs on all fittings and hoses to
prevent contamination.
5. Remove the jam nut (item 10) and thrust washer
(item 9) that secure the axle pivot pin (item 6) to the
frame.
6. Jack up the machine (just ahead of the rear wheels)
until clearance exists to allow rear axle removal. Sup-
port the machine with jack stands or appropriate load
holding device to prevent it from falling.
7. Support rear axle to prevent it from falling.
8. Pull the axle pivot pin from frame and rear axle. This
will release the rear axle and thrust washers (item 7)
from the frame. Carefully pull the entire axle and wheel
assembly out from under the machine.
Reelmaster 5010- H
Installation (Fig. 11)
1. Thoroughly clean the rear axle pivot pin. Inspect the
pin for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
2. Position the rear axle assembly to the frame. Install
thrust washer (item 7) between each side of axle and
frame. Raise axle assembly to frame and slide pivot pin
through frame, thrust washers and axle. Make sure that
roll pin on pivot pin is positioned in frame reliefs.
3. Install thrust washer (item 9) and jam nut (item 10)
onto pivot pin. Torque jam nut (item 10) from 90 to 120
ft- lb (123 to 162 N- m). Make sure that axle can still piv-
ot freely after jam nut is tightened.
4. Lower the machine to the ground.
5. Correctly install the hydraulic hoses to the steering
cylinder.
6. Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir.
7. Lubricate the rear axle pivot bushings through the
grease fitting on the axle pivot pin.
8. Operate machine and check steering cylinder hy-
draulic connections for leaks.
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