Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Service Manual page 294

Removing the Rear Fork and Wheel
Wheels, Brakes and Chassis: Service and Repairs
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower cutting units, stop engine, engage
parking brake, and remove key from the key switch.
2. Remove the hood from the machine.
3. Separate the hydraulic cylinder from the rear fork as follows:
A. Remove both jam nuts securing the ball joint to the rear fork.
B. Separate the ball joint from the rear fork.
C. Swing cylinder clear of the rear fork.
Before jacking up the machine, review and follow
Instructions (page 1–7).
4. Jack up rear wheel enough to allow the removal of the rear fork.
5. Remove lug nuts from drive studs. Remove tire with wheel rim from wheel
hub.
6. Carefully remove the dust cap from the wheel hub.
7. Remove and discard the cotter pin from the spindle.
8. Remove the nut retainer, nut, and tab washer that secure the wheel hub to
the spindle. Slide the wheel hub with the bearings from the spindle.
9. Disassemble the wheel hub as follows:
Note: Ensure that you do not damage the hub bore.
A. Remove and discard the oil seal from the wheel hub.
B. Remove the bearing cones from both sides of the wheel hub. Clean
the inner surface of the wheel hub.
C. Clean and inspect the wheel bearing cups and cones. Check the bearing
cones and cups for wear, pitting, or other damage. Replace the parts
that are worn or damaged.
D. If necessary, press the drive studs from the wheel hub.
10. Remove four lock nuts and socket head screws securing the spindle to the
rear fork. Remove the spindle from the fork.
Support the front fork to prevent its falling during removal and
installation. Personal injury or damage to the fork may result from
improper handling.
11. Remove the bolt, thrust washer and lock washer from the rear fork shaft.
12. Lower the rear fork from machine.
13. Check the bushings for wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Jacking
Reelmaster ® 3100-D/3105-D
20252SL Rev A