Toro 500 EFI Service Manual page 149

8. Remove the lower and upper ball joint cap screws
taking care not to strip the threads on the ball joint
shaft; then using a rubber mallet, tap the end of the
axle and free it from the knuckle assembly.
9. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle.
10. Support the axle to prevent it from dropping or hang-
ing.
CAUTION
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed to
drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint may occur.
11. Remove the lower shock cap screws. Account for the
lock nuts; then move the shocks and upper A-arm up
and secure them with a strap.
12. Push the axle shaft toward the differential to release
the "plunge" coupler; then remove the axle from the
differential. Repeat for the opposite side.
PR191
13. Remove the lower differential mounting cap screw.
Account for a lock nut and four washers. Note the
position of the washers for assembling.
PR193
14. Remove the upper differential mounting cap screw.
Account for a lock nut and two washers.
PR222
15. Free the differential assembly from the frame mount-
ings; then lower the differential through the frame.
Disassembling Input Shaft
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NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case.
1. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the pinion housing.
PR729C
PR205A
CD016
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