Toro titan zx - Front Axle; Caster Fork; Bearing Service; Front Axle; Caster Fork; Bearing Disassembly; Front Axle; Caster Fork; Bearing Assembly

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Toro TITAN 2009-2013 Service Manual
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Fig. 005 PICT-2058
Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing
Service
Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing
Disassembly
1. Safely raise and support unit so front wheels are off
the ground.
2. Support under caster wheel and remove the fastener
(A).
3. Remove caster fork (B) from frame hub (C). Inspect
the caster fork shaft and thrust washer (D) for
excessive wear, replace if necessary.
4. Using an appropriate punch, tap out and remove the
LOWER bearings from the front axle (C).
5. Using an appropriate punch, tap out and remove the
UPPER bearings from the frame hub (C).
6. Properly clean and inspect the frame hub bearing
area.
Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing Assembly
1. Using a proper bearing installation tool, install new
upper and lower bearings into the frame hub making
sure they are fully seated.
2. Install thrust washer (D) onto the caster fork shaft.
3. Install the caster assembly up through the bearings
and hold in position.
4. Install washer (E).
5. Install fastener (A) and torque to specication -
17 ft-lbs. (23 Nm).
6. Safely lower unit and verify proper function.
(Fig. 005)
A
D
B
E
C