Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

3. Install the cap screw in the intermediate shaft coupler
and tighten to 31 ft-lb.
Intermediate Steering
Shaft Assembly
AT THIS POINT
Before beginning this procedure, the upper steering shaft
must be removed.
REMOVING
With the upper steering shaft removed, remove the cap
screw from the intermediate shaft coupler and remove the
shaft from the vehicle.
INSPECTING

NOTE: The lower steering shaft assembly is not
repairable or rebuildable. If any damage or excessive
wear is detected, the assembly must be replaced.
1. Inspect the joints for excessive wear or looseness.
2. Inspect welds.
INSTALLING
1. Place the steering shaft assembly into position
through the opening in the splash panel; then align
the slot in the intermediate steering shaft coupler to
the index (flattened) spline on the input shaft and
install. Install but do not tighten the cap screw.
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PR764B
2. Install the steering shaft housing with steering shaft
connecting the steering shaft and intermediate shaft
first; then slide the housing into place on the steering
support.
3. Secure the steering shaft housing to the frame with
four cap screws and nuts. Tighten the 6 mm nuts to 8
ft-lb and the 8 mm nuts to 20 ft-lb.
PR765A
4. Install the cap screw in the intermediate shaft coupler
and tighten to 31 ft-lb; then tighten the cap screw
(from step 1) to 11 ft-lb.
5. Install the dash and connect the two electrical con-
nectors. Secure with sheet metal screws and tighten
securely. Do not over-tighten.
6. Install the steering housing boot; then install the boot
support and secure with two machine screws.
7. Install the steering wheel; then apply a drop of red
Loctite #271 to the threads of the castle nut. Secure
the steering wheel and tighten to 25 ft-lb. Install the
lock clip and cover.
PR759B
PR764B
PR765A