Taylor-Dunn B 50, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 10
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 rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR
6. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Replace the Steering Wheel
section for information
regarding removing the steering wheel.
7. Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear.
8. Support the steering gear so that it cannot fall out of the vehicle.
Failure to support the steering gear will result in the steering gear
falling out of the vehicle and could cause property damage and/or
severe bodily injury.
9. Remove the bolts holding the steering gear to the vehicle frame and remove the steering gear
from the vehicle.
10. Install in reverse order. Torque the pitman arm nut to 181-217 ft-lbs.
NOTE: Replacement steering gears are not lubed. The steering gear must
be lubed before putting into service.
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.
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