MOWER DECK
7-3736” & 40” Toro GrandStand Service Manual
7
Deck Strut Replacement
Rear Strut Removal
1. Raise the machine to access the underside of the
mower deck.
2. Removethebolt,nutandwashersecuringthestrut
to the frame assembly (Fig. 674).
Note: If the bolt must be replaced, loosen the
wheel motor to gain the clearance needed to
remove.
4. Remove the spacer from the suspension bushing
(Fig. 676).
Fig. 674 DSCN-3352a
3. Removethebolt,nutandwashersecuringthestrut
to the engine base and deck (Fig. 675).
Fig. 675 DSCN-3347a
Fig. 676 DSCN-3354a
5. Usinganarborpress,removethesuspension
bushing from the strut (Fig. 677).
Fig. 677 DSCN-3358a
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the other end of the strut.