Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsRiding Products2-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Kit, 1993 and After Groundsmaster 300 Series

Printed in the USA

 2002 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

2 Wheel Drive Rear Axle Kit

1993 & After Groundsmaster



300 Series

Part No. 106–8060

Form No. 3329–152

Installation Instructions

Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from

the normal operating position.

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower attachment, turn

engine off, set parking brake and remove key from

ignition switch.

2. Block front wheels.

3. Jack up the frame (just ahead of the rear wheels) until

rear tires are just off the floor. Support the machine with

jack stands to prevent it from falling.

4. 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.

5. Carefully remove the (4) bolts and nuts securing axle

support to frame.

Use caution when removing axle support as it

contains the rear weight and is very heavy.

Caution

6. Remove the nut and washer from the end of the rear

axle pin. Remove the capscrew(s) securing the axle pin

to the axle support.

7. Pull the axle pin out. This will release the rear axle and

washer(s) from the axle support.

Note: A varying number of washers may have been

installed between the axle pivot tube and axle support

during manufacture. Make sure the same number of

washers are installed during reassembly.

8. Remove the lock nut and capscrew securing the steering

cylinder rod end to the steering pivot.

9. Remove the nuts to disconnect the tie rod ends from the

steering pivot. lnspect tie rod ends and balljoints for

wear or damage and replace as necessary.

10. Remove the retaining rings and washers that secure the

wheel spindles into the axle tubes. Slide the spindle and

wheel assembly out of the axle tubes.

11. Apply grease to the inside of the axle tube bushings on

the new rear axle.

Figure 1

1. Rear axle

2. Steering cylinder

3. Steering pivot

4. Axle support

5. Rear weight

6. Rear axle pin

7. Tie rod

8. Wheel spindle

12. Wipe the spindle shafts with a rag to remove any dirt

and grease. Inspect the spindles for wear and replace as

necessary.

13. Install the thrust bushings onto the spindle shafts and

push the shafts through the axle tubes. Hold the wheel

and spindle shaft assembly in place and install the thrust

washer, washer and retaining ring onto the end of each

spindle shaft.

14. Connect each tie rod end to the spindle bracket with one

(1) nut. Tighten the nut to a torque of 25 – 33 ft–lb.

Install the jam nut and tighten against the other nut to

secure tie rod end.

15. Install the lock nut and capscrew to secure the steering

cylinder rod end to the steering pivot. Tighten the nut to

130 to 150 ft–lb.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Form No. 3329–152 2 Wheel Drive Rear Axle Kit 1993 & After Groundsmaster 300 Series Part No. 106–8060 Installation Instructions Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position. 5 1. Park machine on a level surface, lower attachment, turn engine off, set parking brake and remove key from ignition switch. 6 2. Block front wheels. 3. Jack up the frame (just ahead of the rear wheels) until rear tires are just off the floor.
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16. Mount the axle to the axle support with the axle pin. The washer(s) must be positioned between the front end of the pivot tube and the axle (see the NOTE after step 7). Secure the axle pin in place with capscrew(s). Install the washer and nut. 17. Mount axle support to frame with (4) bolts and nuts. 18. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor. 19. Install the hydraulic hoses to the steering cylinder. 20.