Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 377

Removing the Rear Steering Fork (continued)
Installing the Rear Steering Fork
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C
9. Remove the 2 bolts (item 1 in
to the rear steering fork assembly.
10. Remove the 4 bolts (item 6 in
and brake adapter to the steering fork. Remove the brake adapter and
slide the wheel motor (with the hydraulic lines attached) from the steering
fork. Carefully, position the wheel motor assembly away from the steering
fork and support the wheel motor. Do not allow the wheel motor to hang
from the hydraulic lines.
11. Support the steering fork to prevent it from falling.
The weight of the steering fork assembly is approximately 23 kg
(50 lb).
Support the steering fork assembly when removing it to prevent it
from falling and causing personal injury.
12. Remove the flange-head screw (item 21 in
retaining ring that secure the steering fork spindle into the axle tube. Slide
the steering fork spindle out of the axle tube.
13. Locate and retrieve the upper and lower thrust washers from the steering
fork spindle.
14. Clean the steering fork spindle. Inspect the shaft for wear and replace the
steering fork spindle if the shaft is worn or damaged
15. Clean and inspect the thrust washers and flange bushings in the axle.
Replace the components that are worn or damaged as necessary; refer to
Servicing the Steering Assembly Bushings (page
1. If the spindle was removed, torque the bolts to 128 to 157 N∙m (94 to 116
ft-lb) during assembly.
2. Apply a light coating of grease to the steering fork spindle.
3. Install the lower 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) thrust washer (item 7 in
onto the steering fork spindle and slide the steering fork spindle up through
the axle tube.
4. Hold the steering fork in a place and install the upper 1.6 mm (0.062 inch)
thrust washer and retaining ring onto the end of the steering fork spindle.
Ensure that the retaining ring is fully seated in the spindle groove.
5. Place the spindle cap (item 20 in
spindle and secure with the flange-head screw.
6. Install the wheel motor assembly and brake adapter as follows:
A. Position the wheel motor assembly (with the hydraulic hoses attached)
and brake adapter to the steering fork.
B. Apply the Loctite #271 (or equivalent) to the threads of the 4 bolts (item 6
in Figure 268).
C. Secure the wheel motor and brake adapter to the steering fork with the 4
bolts; tighten the bolts from 128 to 157 N∙m (94 to 116 ft-lb) .
Figure 268) that secure the bulkhead bracket
Figure 268) that secure the wheel motor
CAUTION
Figure 268) to the top of the steering fork
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Figure 268), spindle cap, and
(Figure 270).
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Chassis: Service and Repairs
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