Toro 260 Series Service Manual page 27

8. Tilt steering to the rear position and remove the
universal joint from the steering shaft gear.
Remove the universal joint from the top of the
tractor (Figure 32).
Figure 32
9. Expand the snap ring found on the steering gear
shaft and slide if halfway down the shaft. Loosen
the setscrew on the locking collar of the steering
gear shaft and move it until it meets the snap ring
(Figure 33).
Figure 33
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10. Lift the steering shaft upwards, out of the lower
bushing and through the opening in the mounting
bracket. Tilt the shaft towards the front of the
tractor and remove it (Figure 34).
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11. Remove the shims from the top of the lower
bushing and set aside for installation process
(Figure 35). Important: Check the bushing,
shaft, and gears for wear and replace with new
parts if necessary. Refer to "Steering
Specifications" on page 2 - 15.
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Figure 34
Figure 35
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