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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 8
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.
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 serious bodily injury.
ADJUST THE STEERING GEAR
NOTE: In some vehicle configurations it may be necessary to remove the
steering gear to perform this procedure. Refer to
Replace the
Steering Gear
for information regarding removing the steering
gear.
7. Disconnect the drag link from the pitman arm.
NOTE: Refer to Replace the Ball Joints
section for information regarding
removing the ball joint from the drag
link.
8. Loosen the gear lash jam nut.
9. Find the center position of the steering shaft:
A. Turn the steering shaft all of the way in one
direction.
B. While counting the rotations, turn the steering
shaft all of the way in the opposite direction.
C. Turn the steering shaft 1/2 the number of turns in the original direction.
10. While rotating the input shaft through its centered position, adjust the gear lash adjusting screw
so that the torque required to rotate the shaft through the center position is between 11.3 in-lbs to
17.1 in-lbs.
NOTE: The torque to rotate the input shaft when out of the centered position
should be between 2.17 in-lbs and 4.34 in-lbs.
11. While holding the gear lash adjusting screw so that it cannot turn, tighten the gear lash adjusting
screw jam nut.
12. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
13. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels, release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.