Steering Gear Assembly - Toro 260 Series Service Manual

CHASSIS

Steering Gear Assembly

Figure 36
(1) Shims
(2) Lower Bushing
(3) Steering Gear Shaft
1. Place two 0.05" (1.27mm) shims,1, between the
top of the bushing, 2, and the steering gear shaft,
3.
Note: Lubricate the bushing with never seize
lubricant during assembly.
2. Align the front wheels so that they face straight
ahead.
3. Install snap ring, 4; locking collar, 5; and upper
bushing, 6, onto the steering gear shaft.
4. Insert the steering gear shaft through the opening
in the mounting bracket and onto the lower
bushing.
Note: The shims must be in place.
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(4) Snap Ring
(5) Locking Collar
(6) Mid Bushing
5. Move the locking collar upward on the shaft until it
touches the column support mid bushing. Tighten
the collar set screw, then move the snap ring
upward on the shaft until it meets the bottom of
the locking collar (Figure 36).
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Figure 37
(1) Universal Joint
(2) Lower Steering Gear
Shaft
(3) Retaining Bolts
6. Tilt steering to the rear position and place the
universal joint,1, onto the top end of the lower
steering gear shaft, 2. Install the retaining bolt, 3,
of the universal joint through the joint and steering
gear shaft.
7. Place upper steering shaft, 5, onto the upper end
of the universal joint,1. Position the upper
steering shaft so that the roll pin hole runs
perpendicular (90°) to the tractor's center line.
Install the retaining bolt, 3, through the upper end
of the universal joint and upper steering shaft.
Note: Ensure that electrical wiring can not come
into contact with upper steering shaft of universal
joint in any position.
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(4) Roll Pin
(5) Upper Steering
Shaft
(6) Steering Bushing
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