Toro Workman 3000 Series, Service Manual

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Rev. A
Workman 3000/4000 Series Page 7 -- 25 Chassis
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Tie rod end
2. Cotter pin
3. Jam nut
4. Tie rod
5. Jam nut (LH thread)
6. Tie rod end (LH thread)
7. Pitman arm
8. Steering cylinder
9. Spindle (RH shown)
Figure 16
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45 to 55 ft--lb
(61 to 75 N--m)
45 to 55 ft--lb
(61 to 75 N--m)
FRONT
RIGHT
50 ft--lb
(68 N--m)
Removal (Fig. 16)
1. Loosen jam nut that secures affected tie rod end to
tie rod.
2. Remove cotter pin and slotted nut from affected tie
rod end.
3. Use a suitable puller to disconnect rod end from
spindle or pitman arm.
4. Remove tie rod end from tie rod. Count the number
of revolutions it takes to remove rod end so new rod end
can be installed without changing the toe--in adjustment.
Installation (Fig. 16)
1. Install new tie rod end to tie rod. Thread in the same
number of revolutions as the old one took to remove.
2. Make sure that tie rod end shaft and spindle or pit-
man arm are thoroughly cleaned.
3. Insert tie rod end shaft to spindle or pitman arm and
secure with slotted nut. Tighten slotted nut to a torque
from 45 to 55 ft--lb (61 to 75 N--m). If necessary to install
cotter pin, tighten nut further and secure assembly with
cotter pin.
4. Tighten jam nut to secure tie rod end to tie rod.
Torque jam nuts to 50 ft--lb (68 N--m) after adjustment is
complete. Make sure that the tie rod ends are aligned
with each other as the jam nuts are being tightened.
5. Check front wheel alignment (see Front Wheel Align-
ment in this section). Adjust as necessary.
6. Grease tie rod end (see Operator’s Manual).
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