Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24A, Service Manual

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Section 6 – Front wheels, Fork & Steering
Figure 6-6
To perform this service, raise vehicle using floor jack
and safely support it with jack stands positioned under
main frame tubes. See Section 3 Maintenance - Lifting
Instructions.
FRONT SUSPENSION FORK
– 3 WHEEL
See Figure 6-6
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel.
2. If steering bearings are to be replaced, see Tiller
–
Replacing Steering Shaft Bearings above.
3. Remove lock nut, axle retaining plate, axle and washer
from right- and left-hand brackets.
4. Remove hex head screws, washers, locknuts and
brackets from suspension mounts.
5. Remove hex head screws, nuts, fork half clamps and
suspension mounts from fork assembly.
7. Clean all parts (except suspension mounts) in cleaning
solvent. Replace suspension mounts if worn.
Figure 6-7
INSTALLING
1. Install hex head screws, nuts, fork half clamps and
suspension mounts to fork assembly.
2. Install hex head screws, washers, locknuts and brackets
to suspension mounts.
3. Install lock nut, axle retaining plate, axle and washer to
right and left-hand brackets.
FRONT NON-SUSPENSION FORK
– 3 WHEEL
See Figure 6-7
1. Remove the screw, washer and jam nut attaching the
wheel.
2. If steering bearings are to be replaced, see Tiller
–
Replacing Steering Shaft Bearings above.
3. Install with screw, washer and jam nut. Tighten until
resistance is felt.
FRONT SUSPENSION
– 4-WHEEL
REPLACING TIE RODS
(Figure 6-8)
NOTICE: If tie rod ends are to be replaced, take note of
the tie rod end studs orientation. Use a felt tip marker
to mark these directions on the ends of the steering
shaft and tie rods as an aid for reassembly. Measure
the length of the tie rod end threads or count the
number of threads as you remove the tie rod ends.