Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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6-16 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
FRONT AXLE & STEERING PRO-SPOTTER
TIE ROD BAR
Removal
See Figures 6-21 and 6-22.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
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WARNING
2. Using an appropriate lifting device, raise the front
end of the tractor. (See “Use Lifting Equipment
Safely” on page 1-4.)
3. Support the tractor using jack stands. (See “Support
Tractor Securely” on page 1-3.)
NOTE
Preventing the steering wheel from rotating will make the
steering gear box alignment easier.
4. Lock steering wheel into place.
Figure 6-21: Tie Rod Bar (left side shown)
5. Remove cotter pin (1), nut (2), and tie rod end (3).
Figure 6-22: Tie Rod Bar (right side shown)
6. Remove cotter pin (5), nut (6), and tie rod end (7).
7. Remove tie rod bar (4).
8. Repair or replace components as necessary.
Inspection
• Check all threaded components for damaged or
stripped threads. Repair light damage with thread
chasers. Replace parts found to be unserviceable.
• Clean all parts of dirt and debris.
• Inspect parts for wear or damage. Replace as
needed.
Installation
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
• Perform wheel alignment. (See “FRONT END
ALIGNMENT” on page 6-5.)
• Prevent possible crushing injury or death.
Use appropriate lifting device.
• Support the tractor using properly rated jack
stands. Never work under a tractor supported
only by a jack.
• Do not use wood or concrete blocks to
support the tractor. Failure to properly
support the tractor may result in death or
serious injury.
1 Cotter Pin 3 Tie Rod End
2 Nut 4 Tie Rod Bar
1
TPS-155
2
3
4
4 Tie Rod Bar 6 Nut
5 Cotter Pin 7 Tie Rod End
4
TPS-156
7
5
6