Tuff Torq K92 - Control Arm and Damper Removal and Installation

Tuff Torq K92 Hydrostatic Transaxle
Control Arm and Damper Removal and Installation
Before beginning tear down clean work area thoroughly
and cover workbench with clean paper. This is extremely
impor-tant as just one grain of sand can cause damage to
the Hy-drostatic Rotating Group in the Transaxle.
Fig. 1, Control Arm and Damper Disassembly
A - Control Arm
B - Washer
C - Main Cap Screw
D - Spring Locking Pin
E - Washer
F - Damper
G - Pivot Stud
H - Clevis Pin
I - Spring Locking Pin
1. Remove spring locking pins (D) and washers (E)
from both sides of damper (F). (Fig. 1)
2. Slide damper off of pivot stud (G) and clevis pin (H).
Inspect and, if defective, replace damper as an assembly.
3. To remove control arm (A), remove spring locking pin (I)
and disconnect foot control rod (D) from control arm.
4. Remove cap screw (C) and washer (B) from
control arm. (Fig. 1)
5. Remove control arm (A). (Fig. 1)
6. Install control arm the same as removal, and install
washer and cap screw. Tighten cap screw (C) to
73 N•m (54 lb-ft).
NOTE: If removed, use medium strength thread
lock and sealer on pivot stud (G) threads.
7. Install damper with open end of clamp facing down.
8. Install remaining washers and spring locking pins.
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE PER-
FORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON TRANSAXLE!
NOTE: Access to cap screw (C) is through hole in
right frame.
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