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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle Page 12
12. Thoroughly clean and/or replace all bearings, nuts, washers, and bushings.
NOTE: Both the left and right side bushings and thrust bearings should be
replaced as a set.
13. Assemble in reverse order.
14. Pack the thrust bearing with grease.
15. Tighen the king pin nut as follows:
a) Yoke with integral king pin: Tighten the king pin nut until all of the up and down play is
removed and the yoke rotates freely. The rubber washer must compress slightly to create a seal
for the grease.
b) Yoke without king pin: tighten the king pin nut until all of the up and down play is removed
and the yoke rotates freely.
NOTE: Refer to
Replace Front Wheel Bearings
for information
regarding proper tightening of the spindle nut
16. Install new cotter pins.
17. Realign the wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
Steering
section for information regarding realignment
of the front wheels.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
20. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
21. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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