Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 389

Assembling the Rear Steering Assembly (continued)
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C
1. Install all the rear steering components that were removed
the torque specifications identified in
joints were removed from the center link, press new ball joints into the center
link from the side of the link that has a notch at the ball joint bore
2. Install the tie rod (item 28 in
A. If the tie rod assembly is being replaced, adjust the new tie rod assembly
to the approximate length of the removed tie rod.
B. Apply Loctite #271 (or equivalent) to the threads of the inner tie rod end.
Thread the tie rod into the center link and torque to 95 to 108 N∙m (70
to 80 ft-lb).
C. Clean the tapers of the steering fork and outer tie rod end ball joint stud.
D. Insert the outer tie rod end ball joint stud into the steering fork and secure
with the slotted hex nut. Torque the slotted hex nut to 48 to 54 N∙m (35
to 40 ft-lb). If necessary, tighten the slotted hex nut further until the slot
in the hex nut aligns with the hole in the tie rod ball joint stud. Install
the cotter pin.
3. If the steering cylinder was removed, install the steering cylinder; refer to
Installing the Steering Cylinder (page
4. If the rear steering fork assembly was removed, install the steering fork
assembly; refer to Installing the Rear Steering Fork (page
5. If the rear wheel motor was removed, install the rear wheel motor; refer to
Installing the Rear Wheel Motor (page
6. If the rear wheel was removed, install the wheel; refer to
(page 6–14).
7. Lubricate all the grease fittings in the rear steering assembly.
8. Check and adjust the wheel alignment; refer to
6–8).
9. Check and adjust the brakes; refer to
10. Ensure that there is no contact between the machine components while
the wheels move from steering lock to lock. With the steering cylinder fully
extended, and when fully retracted, a 1.3 mm (0.05 inch) gap should exist
between the steering stop bolt head and the adjacent steering fork. Adjust
the steering stop bolt if necessary.
11. Install the power center assembly to the machine; refer to
Power Center Assembly (page 6–56)
operator cab; refer to
12. Lower the operator seat.
13. Lower the hood and secure it with the latches.
Figure 277
Figure 277) to the machine as follows:
4–151).
4–81).
Adjusting the Brake (page
or, if the machine is equipped with
Installing the Power Center Assembly (page
Page 6–37
(Figure 277). Note
during assembly. If the ball
(Figure
6–25).
Installing the Wheel
Aligning the Wheels (page
6–6).
Installing the
6–58).
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278).