Drive Axles - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

12. Install the wheels; 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)
13. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
14. Install the belly panel.

Drive Axles

REMOVING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Place the transmission in park; then remove the
wheels.
3. Remove the cotter pins securing the axle nuts; then
remove the nuts.
4. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
PR256
5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
knuckle to the upper A-arm. Discard the lock nut.
54 N-m (40 ft-lb)
80 N-m (60 ft-lb)
108 N-m (80 ft-lb)
6. While holding the drive axle stationary, pull the top
of the knuckle out and down until it is free of the
drive axle.
7. Place a drain pan under the vehicle to contain any oil
leakage; then pushing the axle shaft in, pull the axle
assembly from the gear case.
KX041
PR221
PR220A
PR218
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