Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, Service Manual

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Rear Axle Removal and Installation
1. Remove drain plugs from axle and allow oil to drain
into a container (Fig. 2).
2. Remove drive shaft (see Drive Shaft Service).
3. Disconnect clutch engagement cable from rear axle.
4. Thoroughly clean around hydraulic hoses connec-
tions to steering cylinder. Mark hoses so they will be
installed correctly during reassembly. Disconnect hoses
from fittings on steering cylinder. Put plugs or caps on
open hoses and fittings to prevent contamination of
hydraulic system.
5. Loosen rear wheel capscrews (Fig. 10A, Item 23).
6. Block front tires and jack up rear of machine until there
is approximately one inch clearance between rear tires
and the ground. SECURELY BLOCK FRAME.
7. Remove rear wheels.
Figure 10A
45 - 55 ft-lb
Figure 10B
8. Remove nut (Fig. 10A, Item 14) and flatwasher
(Item 15). Remove capscrews (Item 6) from pin
(Item 7). Remove the pin. This will release the rear axle
and washers from the support (Item 9). Carefully pull the
axle out from under the machine.
NOTE: A varying number of washers (Fig. 10B, Item 41,
42) may have been installed between the axle pivot and
axle support during manufacture. Make sure the same
number of washers are installed during reassembly.
9. Reverse steps 1 - 8 to install axle. The washers
(Fig. 10B, Item 41, 42) must be positioned between the
front end of the axle pivot and the axle support (see the
NOTE above). Make sure thrust washer (Fig. 10B,
Item 14) is installed between rear end of axle pivot and
the axle support.
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