Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 394

Removing the Steering Column (continued)
Installing the Steering Column
Chassis: Service and Repairs
7. Loosen and remove the 3 flange-head screws (item 6 in
socket-head screw that secure the steering column to the steering control
valve. Note the location of the socket-head screw for the assembly purposes.
8. Slide the steering column from the steering control valve and the machine.
9. Disassemble the steering column assembly as necessary
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1. Steering column
2. Boot
1. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the input shaft of the steering control valve (item
7 in Figure 282).
2. Ensure that the alignment bushing (item 9 in
steering control valve and into the bore of the steering plate.
3. Slide the steering column assembly (item 1 in
control valve. Secure the steering column in place with the 3 flange-head
screws and socket-head screw. Tighten the screws by hand and then torque
the screws to 47 to 56 N∙m (34 to 42 ft-lb) in a crossing pattern.
4. Slide the rubber bellows to the bottom of the steering column.
5. Clean the tapered surfaces of the steering wheel (item 2 in
steering column.
6. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the splines of steering column and ensure to
keep the anti-seize lubricant from the steering column taper. Slide the
steering wheel onto the steering column.
7. Secure the steering wheel to the steering column assembly with the flat
washer and locknut; torque the locknut to 28 to 35 N∙m (20 to 26 ft-lb).
8. Install the steering wheel cover (item 4 in
Figure 283
3. Bearing
4. Cylinder
Figure
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Figure 282) and
(Figure 283).
Figure 282) is positioned on the
Figure 282) onto the steering
Figure 282) and
282) onto the steering wheel.
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C