Front Differential - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

3. While holding the actuator firmly forward, tighten
the front cap screw to hold the actuator in place; then
install but do not tighten the two remaining cap
screws.
4. Loosen the front cap screw; then tighten the cap
screw on the driveshaft side.
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NOTE: It is important to tighten this cap screw while
the others are loose to ensure proper seating of the
actuator.
5. Tighten the remaining cap screws; then connect the
electrical plug to the main harness.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
check the operation by shifting the select switch sev-
eral times.
7. Secure the wiring harness to the frame with a nylon
cable tie.

Front Differential

REMOVING
1. Remove the belly panel; then place the vehicle on
jack stands adjusted high enough to allow working
from the underside of the vehicle.
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NOTE: The jack stands should be placed under the
main frame to avoid contact with front suspension
components.
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the jack
stands to avoid injury.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the gear lubricant
into a drain pan; then install the plug and tighten to
45 in.-lb.
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3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Place the transmission in park; then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and select LOCK on the
drive select switch. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
5. Remove the cotter pin securing the axle nut; then
remove the nut.
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AG926 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
hoses from the calipers for this procedure.
6. Remove the two brake calipers. Account for the four
cap screws; then remove the hubs.
7. Disconnect the front drive actuator connector from
the main harness.
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