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Disassembly (Fig. 16)
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Jack front of machine off ground (see Jacking In-
structions in Chapter 1 -- Safety). Front of machine
should be lifted enough to allow front suspension to
hangfreelyfrom machine.Supportr aised machine with
jack stands.
3. Remove front wheel assembly (see Front Wheels
and Brakes in this section).
4. Supportbrakeandspindleassemblytopreventthem
from falling during disassembly. If necessary, remove
front brake assembly from spindle (see Front Wheels
and Brakes in this section).
5. If steering pivot requires removal, lower engine
mounting plate from machine (see Engine Mounting
Plate Assembly Removal in the Service and Repairs
section of Chapter 3 -- Kohler Gasoline Engine).
6. Disassemblesteeringcomponents asneededusing
Figure 16 as a guide.
Assembly (Fig. 16)
1. Assemble steering components using Figure 16 as
a guide.
2. Ifenginemountingplatewasloweredfrommachine,
raise mounting plate assembly to machine (see Engine
Mounting Plate Installation in the Service and Repairs
section of Chapter 3 -- Kohler Gasoline Engine).
3. After assembly is complete, makesure that steering
components do not contact hoses and/or wires.
4. Lubricate suspension grease fittings.
5. Install wheel and secure with lug nuts. Torque lug
nutsevenlyin a crossing patternfrom55 to 65 ft--lb (75
to 88 N--m).
6. Lower machine to ground.
NOTE: Right and left tie rods should have identical
length.
7. Checkandadjustfrontwheeltoe--in (seeOperator’s
Manual). Check front suspension (see Front Suspen-
sion in the Adjustments section of this chapter).
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