Steering Cylinder Removal And Installation - Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Service Manual

Steering Cylinder Removal and Installation

1. Engage the parking brakes, lower the cutting units to
the ground, turn the engine OFF and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cylinder. Put caps or plugs on all the fittings and hoses
to prevent contamination.
NOTE: To ease reassembly, tag each of the hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
3. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the rod
end of the cylinder to the steering pivot.
4. Remove the lock nut, cap screw and spacer securing
the barrel end of the cylinder to the rear axle.
5. Remove the cylinder.
6. Reverse steps 2 - 5 to install the steering cylinder.
Tighten the cap screw and nut securing the rod end of
the cylinder to the steering pivot to 130 - 150 ft-lb.
7. After installing the cylinder, bleed the hydraulic
system.
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