Toro Workman MDX Service Manual

Workman MD/MDX Page 7 -- 17 Chassis
Front Shock Absorbers
Shock Removal (Fig. 13)
IMPORTANT: Any adjustment to the shock spring
preload will affect the front wheel camber (see Ad-
just Front Wheel Camber in the Adjustments sec-
tion of this chapter). Do not make shock spring
adjustment without checking front wheel camber.
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, set
parking brake and remove key from the ignition.
WARNING
Before jacking up the machine, review and follow
Jacking Instructions in Chapter 1 -- Safety.
2. Chock wheels not being jacked up. Jack front wheel
off the ground and support v ehicle with appropriate jack
stand beneath the frame.
3. Support a--arm to prevent it from moving after the
shock is removed.
4. Remove lock nuts, cap screws and flat washer that
secure shock to frame and a--arm. Remove shock ab-
sorber from vehicle.
NOTE: Use spanner wrench TOR6010 (see Special
Tools in this chapter) if spring preload requires adjust-
ment. If the spring is to be removed from the shock ab-
sorber, shock spring compressor tool TOR6015 (see
Special Tools in this chapter) can be used.
Shock Installation (Fig. 13)
1. Position shock absorber to frame and a--arm brack-
ets.
2. Secure shock absorber to vehicle.
A. Slide upper cap screw through frame mounting
holes and upper shock eye.
B. Slide lower cap screw through flat washer, lower
shock eye and a-- arm mounting hole.
C. Secure cap screws with lock nuts.
3. Lower vehicle to ground.
1. Shock absorber
2. Cap screw
3. Lock nut
4. A--arm (LH shown)
5. Flat washer
Figure 13
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Toro Workman MDX Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Workman MDX
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English