Hub - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

2. Using a suitable seal driver, install a new oil seal into
the front of the input housing until the seal is flush
with the housing.
3. Apply grease to the lips of the oil seal; then install
the input shaft into the input bearing and housing.
4. Using a new gasket, install the assembled rear drive
input shaft/housing onto the rear drive gear case and
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
AT THIS POINT
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For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, and axle seal, see Front Differential in this section.
INSTALLING
1. Slide the gear case into position down through the
upper-left side of the frame; then align the driveline
splines to the differential input coupler and engage
the driveshaft and differential.
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2. Pack the driveline boot with the appropriate grease;
then secure with the boot clamps using CV Boot
Clamp Tool.
3. Secure the differential to the frame with two
through-bolts and secure with lock nuts and flat
washers. Tighten to 38 ft-lb.
4. Install the rear drive axles.
5. Install the brake caliper and tighten the new "patch-
lock" cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
6. Fill the gear case with the appropriate lubricant.
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REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
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NOTE: Removing or tightening of the hub nuts
requires the axles be locked. To lock the rear axle,
place the transmission in park. To lock the front axle,
turn the ignition switch to ON and select LOCK on the
drive select switch; then place the transmission in
park and turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
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port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the axle.
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NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
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3. Remove the hub nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper (front only).

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