Toro Workman 3000 Series Service Manual page 324

Tie Rod End Replacement
Removal
1. Loosen jam nut (Item 1)
2. Remove cotter pin (Item 2) from affected rod end. Re ­
move slotted nut (Item 3).
3. Use a suitable puller to disconnect rod end (Item 4)
from spindle or steering arm.
4. When removing rod end (Item 4) from tie rod (Item 5),
count the number of revolutions it takes to remove so
new tie rod end can be installed without changing the
toe–in adjustment.
Installation
1. Install new rod end (Item 4) to tie rod. Thread in the
same number of revolutions as the old one took to re­
move.
2. Insert rod end shaft to spindle or steering arm and se­
cure with slotted nut. Tighten slotted nut to a torque of
45 – 55 ft–lb (61 – 75 Nm) and secure with cotter pin.
3. Tighten jam nut (Item 1).
4. Install grease fitting into rod end.
5. Check toe–in adjustment.
6. Grease tie rod end.
Steering, Brakes and Suspension
2
3
45 – 55 ft–lb
(61 – 75 Nm)
1. Jam nut
2. Cotter pin
3. Slotted nut
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Figure 24
5
4
1
Figure 25
4. Rod end
5. Tie rod
Workman 3000 Series