Taylor-Dunn B0-248-36, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle Page 2
INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND KING PIN
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Grab the top and bottom of the tire/wheel assembly.
Feel for any movement or play while pulling and
pushing on the top and bottom of the tire. Any
movement or play is an indication of loose wheel
bearings or king pin.
NOTE: Refer to the
Adjust Front Wheel
Bearings
section for information
regarding the adjustment of the wheel
bearings.
NOTE: If the king pin is loose, then refer to
Replace the King Pins and
Bushings
for information regarding
replacing the king pin bushings. There
are no adjustments for the king pin or
bushings.
8. Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise.
Any grinding noise may be an indication of worn or
damaged wheel bearings.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replace Front Wheel Bearings
section for
information regarding the replacement of the wheel bearings.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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 severe bodily injury.