Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 381

Removing the Front Steering Fork (continued)
Installing the Front Steering Fork
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C
8. Remove the flange-head screw (item 3 in
retaining ring that secure the steering fork shaft into the axle tube. Slide
the steering fork out of the axle tube.
9. Locate and retrieve the upper and lower thrust washers from the steering
fork spindle.
10. If necessary, remove the flange nut (item 16 in
spacer, bolt, and flange-head screw that secures the target bracket to the
steering fork assembly.
11. Clean the steering fork spindle (item 3 in
wear and replace the steering fork spindle if the shaft is worn or damaged.
12. 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
g036989
1. Steering fork
2. Bolt (5 each)
1. If the spindle was removed from the steering fork, torque the 5 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 (item 3 in
273).
3. If removed, secure the target bracket to the steering fork assembly with the
flange nut (item 16 in
screw.
4. Install the lower 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) thrust washer (item 15 in
onto the steering fork spindle and slide the spindle up through the axle tube.
5. Hold the steering fork in place and install the upper 1.3 mm (0.062 inch)
thrust washer and retaining ring onto the end of the spindle. Ensure that the
retaining ring is fully seated in the spindle groove.
6. Place the spindle cap (item 4 in
spindle and secure the spindle cap with the flange-head screw.
7. Secure the wheel motor assembly as follows:
A. Slide the wheel motor assembly (with the wheel hub and hydraulic lines
attached) into the steering fork.
Figure
Figure
Figure 273
3. Steering fork spindle
Figure 271), 3 washers, spacer, bolt, and flange-head
Figure 271) to the top of the steering fork
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271), spindle cap, and
Figure 271), 3 washers,
273). Inspect the shaft for
6–38).
Figure
Figure 271)
Chassis: Service and Repairs