Axle Pivot Bushings (Fig. 5)
6. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new
bushings. Use an arbor press to install the bushings into
the top and bottom of the steering pivot. Bushings must
be flush with the pivot plate.
The rear axle must be held in place snugly by the axle
pivot pin. Excessive movement of the axle, which is
characterized by erratic steering, can indicate worn axle
pivot bushings. To correct the problem, replace the axle
pivot bushings (item 25).
7. Slide the steering pivot onto the axle mounting pin.
Secure the pivot in place with the thrust washer and re-
taining ring.
1.
Remove rear axle from machine (see Rear Axle Re-
moval in this section).
8. Connect each tie rod end to the pivot with two (2) jam
nuts. For each tie rod, tighten the first jam nut and then
tighten the second jam nut against the first to secure tie
rod end.
2.
Use a drift punch and hammer to drive both axle pivot
bushings out of the axle pivot tube. Clean the inside of
the tube to remove dirt and foreign material.
9.
secure the steering cylinder rod end to the steering pivot
plate. Torque the nut from 130 to 150 ft-lb (176 to
Install the thrust washer, cap screw and lock nut to
3.
Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new
bushings. Use an arbor press to install the bushings into
the front and back of the axle pivot tube. Bushings must
be flush with the axle tube.
203
N−m).
10.Lubricate
the steering pivot plate.
the bushings through the grease fitting on
4.
tion in this section).
Install rear axle to machine (see Rear Axle Installa-
Steering Pivot Bushings (Fig. 5)
130
(176
to 150 ft−lb
to 203 N−m)
The steering pivot must fit snugly onto the mounting pin.
Excessive movement of the steering pivot may indicate
worn steering pivot bushings (item 21) or tie rod ball
joints (items 14 and 15).
2
1.
Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting deck
(or implement), stop engine, engage parking brake and
remove key from the ignition switch.
2.
Remove the lock nut, cap screw and thrust washer
that secure the steering cylinder rod end to the steering
pivot plate (Fig. 6).
3
1
130 to 150 ft−lb
(176 to 203 N−m)
3.
Remove four (4) jam nuts to allow both tie rod ends
to be disconnected from the pivot plate. Inspect all tie
rod end ball joints for wear or damage and replace as
necessary.
4
4.
cure steering pivot (item 22) to rear axle. Slide the steer-
ing pivot off of the mounting pin on the bottom of the axle.
Remove the retaining ring and thrust washer that se-
Figure 6
1.
2.
Steering pivot plate
Cap screw
3.
4.
Thrust washer
Lock nut
5.
Use a drift punch and hammer to drive both steering
pivot bushings out of the steering pivot. Clean the inside
of the steering pivot to remove dirt and foreign material.
Also clean the mounting pin on the bottom of the rear
axle.
Groundsmaster 3280−D/3320
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Chassis
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