Toro 500 EFI Service Manual page 161

3. Apply 80 grams (2/3 of contents) of grease from the
pack into the bearing housing.
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NOTE: Steps 1-3 can be used to replace the out-
board boot.
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NOTE: In the outboard boot, use the final 40 grams
(1/3 of contents) of grease from the pack in the bear-
ing housing.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the lock
ring; then slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
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NOTE: To ensure proper axle seating, give it a light
pull; the axle should remain "clipped" in place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by a
hex nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this time.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making sure
each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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5. Install the wheel; then using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 27 N-m (20 ft-lb) incre-
ments to the final torque shown in the table below.
Steel Wheel
Aluminum Wheel (Black Nuts)
Aluminum Wheel (Chrome Nuts)
6. Remove the vehicle from the support stand and
release the parking brake.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Push the axle shaft into the CV coupler to release the
lock ring; then position the drive axle in the gear case
and steering knuckle; then insert the ball joints into
the steering knuckles. Secure with cap screws tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
2. Secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-arm with a
cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by a hex nut. Finger-tighten at
this time.
4. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle using
new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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5. Place the transmission in park; then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position, select LOCK on the drive
select switch. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
6. Tighten the hex nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb; then
install and spread a new cotter pin making sure each
side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
CD027
54 N-m (40 ft-lb)
80 N-m (60 ft-lb)
108 N-m (80 ft-lb)
CD027
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