Taylor-Dunn AMB Ambulance, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Transmission Page 7
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Remove and Install Axle - Non - Removable Hub
NOTE: The brake assembly is retained by the axle bearing and must be
removed along with the axle assembly.
6. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Replace the Rear Tire/Wheel section for information regarding
removing the rear wheel.
7. Remove the brake drum.
8. Remove the mechanical brake linkage from the
brake arm.
9. If equipped with hydraulic brakes, disconnect the
brake line from the wheel cylinder.
10. Remove the four bolts holding the axle/brake
assembly to the axle housing.
11. Remove the axle/brake assembly from the
transmission assembly.
HINT: Use a slide hammer threaded onto one
of the wheel studs.
12. If the axle bearing is to be replaced, remove the
bearing race from inside of the axle housing.
13. Remove the axle seal from the axle housing and discard.
14. Install in reverse order using a new axle seal.
15. If equipped with hydraulic brakes, bleed the brakes. Refer to Brake Service-Bleed the Brakes
section for information on bleeding the brake system.
16. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels,
and test drive.