Service Manual

Rev. D
Reelmaster 5500-DDifferential Axle Page 6 - 2
Specifications
Item Specification
Front wheel lug nut torque 45 to 55 ft-lbs (61 to 75 Nm)
Front to rear housing torque 18 to 28 ft-lbs. (24 to 38 Nm)
Transmission to axle torque 25 to 30 ft-lbs. (34 to 41 Nm)
Differential bearing cap torque 30 to 45 ft-lbs. (41 to 61 Nm)
Ring gear to differential case torque 45 to 65 ft-lbs. (61 to 89 Nm)
Fill pipe torque 20 to 30 ft-lbs. (27 to 41 Nm)
Side plate (gear cover) torque 25 to 40 ft-lbs. (34 to 54 Nm)
Axle bearing cap (screw) torque 32 to 35 ft-lbs. (43 to 47 Nm)
Ring gear to pinion gear backlash 0.003 to 0.007 in. (0.076 to 0.178 mm)
Pinion gear end play 0.000 to 0.005 in. (0.000 to 0.127 mm)
Special Tools
Order special tools from your Toro Distributor.
Differential Gear Holder
Remove gear cover from right hand side of differential
and bolt this tool in place to lock spur gear in position
when removing nut that secures pinion coupler to differ-
ential pinion shaft.
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