Toro Workman GTX Electric & Lithium Service Manual page 181

Disassembly (Fig. 28)
1. For assembly purposes, measure the distance from
shoulder on the tie rod track to the location of the tie rod
end (Fig. 29). This will help to adjust front wheel toe--in
during assembly of steering rack.
2. Loosen jam nut that secures tie rod end to tie rod
track. Remove tie rod end and jam nut from end of tie rod
track.
3. Remove clamps that secure bellows to the tie rod
track and steering rack housing. Remove bellows from
steering rack assembly.
4. Secure steering rack assembly in a vise with soft
jaws. Clamp on the mounting surfaces of the rack to pre-
vent damage to internal components.
5. Loosen and remove tie rack track from shaft of steer-
ing rack.
6. If necessary, remove input shaft seal from steering
rack input shaft (Fig. 30):
A. Mark and drill two (2) holes in the outer face of the
seal.
B. Thread two (2) self-tapping screws into the drilled
holes in the face of the seal.
C. Use the screws in the face of the seal to pull the
seal from the steering rack assembly. Discard seal.
7. Clean and inspect all removed steering rack compo-
nents. Replace parts that are worn or damaged.
8. Check teeth on steering rack shaft by rotating input
shaft to extend rack shaft in one direction, inspect ex-
posed rack teeth and then repeat in opposite direction.
If any gear teeth are damaged, steering rack assembly
replacement is necessary.
Assembly (Fig. 28)
1. If input shaft seal was removed from steering rack,
install new seal into rack. Seal should be pressed fully
into bore of rack until it contacts retaining ring in bore
(Fig. 30).
2. Lubricate steering rack shaft by rotating input shaft
to extend rack shaft in one direction and apply general
purpose grease to exposed teeth on rack. Rotate input
shaft to extend rack shaft in opposite direction and apply
general purpose grease to exposed teeth on rack.
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3. Secure steering rack in a vise with soft jaws. Clamp
on the mounting surfaces of the rack to prevent damage
to internal components.
4. Apply medium strength thread locker to threads of tie
rack track. Install tie rack track into shaft of steering rack.
Torque tie rack track from 34 to 42 ft- -lb (47 to 57 N- -m).
5. Carefully install bellows onto steering rack assem-
bly. Secure bellows to the tie rod track and steering rack
housing with new clamps. To prevent damage to bel-
lows, do not over--tighten clamps.
6. Install jam nut and then tie rod end to tie rod track.
Use measured distance made during disassembly to
position the tie rod end. Leave jam nut loose to allow
easier toe--in adjustment after steering rack assembly
installation on vehicle.
MEASURE DISTANCE FOR
ASSEMBLY PURPOSES
1. Jam nut
1. Input shaft
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Figure 29
2. Track shoulder
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Figure 30
2. Input shaft seal
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