Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 2
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
This section will refer to two different types of ball joints.
One type has a grease fitting and a tapered shaft where it
is fitted to the steering arm or pitman arm. The second type
cannot be greased and has a straight shaft. See the
illustrations to the right. Depending on the configuration of
your truck, it may be equipped with one or both types of ball
joints.
In this text:
The first type has a grease fitting and will be referred to as
a “Ball Joint.”
The second type has no grease fitting and will be referred
to as a “Rod End.”
Center the Steering
NOTE: It is recommended that the front wheel toe in is set properly before
performing this procedure. Refer to
Front Wheel Alignment
section for information regarding Adjusting the toe in.
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.
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or front wheels are
tied in position. Driving the vehicle while the steering wheel or front
wheels tied in the position may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Ball Joint
Rod End
6. Position the front wheels in the straight ahead position and tie off so that the front wheels cannot
turn.
7. Remove the drag ling from the pitman arm.
NOTE: Refer to
Replace the Ball Joints
section for information regarding
removing the ball joint or rod end from the drag link.
8. Center the steering gear and tie off the steering wheel so that it cannot rotate.
NOTE: Refer to
Center the Steering Gear
section for information
regarding centering of the steering gear.