Taylor-Dunn AN 171, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering
Page 7
REPLACE THE FRONT FORK
6. Remove the front axle. Refer to section
Front
Axle Removal and Installation
in
Front Axle
Service
for information regarding removing the
front axle.
7. Remove the fork bearing cap.
8. While supporting the front fork so that it cannot
fall out of the vehicle, remove the fork spindle nut
and remove the fork from the vehicle.
Fork Collar (in frame)
Single fork
Race
Bearing
Bearing cap
Spindle nut
Washer
Race
Bearing
Grease seal
Dual fork (optional)
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and
support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting
and support devices of rated load capacity
may result in severe bodily injury.
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.
9. Thoroughly clean all parts and install in reverse
order.
•
Tighten the fork spindle nut to remove all play
in the fork bearings and then an additional
1/4 turn.
•
Refer to section
Front Axle Removal and
Installation
in
Front Axle Service
for
information regarding installing the front axle.
•
If the fork was replaced with a new fork the front
end should be realigned. Refer to section
Front
End Alignment
for information regarding
aligning the front end.
10. Lower the wheels to the ground.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.