Wheels And Tires - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into position
on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle to the A-arms
with cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 35 ft-lb.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then install the
hub assembly onto the drive axle.
5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten to 200
ft-lb.
6. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure the
nut.
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NOTE: If the cotter pin cannot be inserted due to
misalignment of the hole in the axle and the slots in
the nut, tighten the nut until properly aligned.
7. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
8. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm with a
cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
9. Secure the boot guard to the lower A-arm with the two
cap screws. Tighten securely.
10. Install the wheel; 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)
11. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
TIRE SIZE
Use only Toro approved tires when replacing tires. Fail-
ure to do so could result in unstable vehicle operation.
This vehicle is equipped with low-pressure tubeless tires
of the size and type listed in the General Information sec-
tion. Do not under any circumstances substitute tires of a
different type or size.
Always use the size and type of tires specified. Always
maintain proper tire inflation pressure.
Do not mix tire tread patterns. Use the same pattern
type on front and rear. Failure to heed warning could
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cause poor handling qualities of the vehicle and could
cause excessive drive train damage not covered by war-
ranty.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front and rear tire inflation pressure should be 1.41 kg/
cm² (20 psi).
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the nuts securing the wheels; then remove the
wheels.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the wheels and hubs with parts-cleaning sol-
vent.
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2. Clean the tires with soap and water.
3. Inspect each wheel for cracks, dents, or bends.
4. Inspect each tire for cuts, wear, missing lugs, and
leaks.
INSTALLING
Install each wheel on its hub; then using a crisscross pat-
tern, tighten the wheel nuts in 27 N-m (20 ft-lb) incre-
ments to the final torque shown in the table below.
Steel Wheel
54 N-m (40 ft-lb)
Aluminum Wheel (Black Nuts)
80 N-m (60 ft-lb)
Aluminum Wheel (Chrome Nuts)
108 N-m (80 ft-lb)

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54 N-m (40 ft-lb)
80 N-m (60 ft-lb)
108 N-m (80 ft-lb)
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