Steering Assembly - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

4. While holding the rack shaft with a wrench, tighten
the tie rod joint to 37 ft-lb using an appropriate crow-
foot.
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NOTE: Always attach the crow-foot to the torque
wrench with the open end 90° to the torque wrench
handle to ensure accurate torque application.
5. Install the boot onto the rack and secure with the
nylon tie.
6. Center the rack in the steering rack assembly and
align the white paint line on the pinion with the mark
on the rack housing.
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Steering Assembly

REMOVING
1. Remove the right front wheel.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rod
ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod ends
from the knuckles.
PR781
3. Remove the cap screws securing the steering rack
assembly to the rack bracket and remove from the
left side.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the tie rod ends for damaged threads, torn
boots, or excessive wear.
2. Inspect the tie rods for bends or deformation.
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3. Inspect the rack and pinion-to-tie rod boots for tears
or deterioration.
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