Taylor-Dunn B0-248-48AC, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 7
INSPECT ROD ENDS
NOTE: A set of ball joints and/or rod ends will wear at the same rate. If a
ball joint and or rod end is worn out, then all should be replaced as
a set.
6. Visually inspect each rod end for any signs of play between the ball and the nylon or brass
bushing in the housing.
7. If any play is evident, then the rod end is worn out
and should be replaced. Refer to section
Replace
the Ball Joints, Tie Rods, and Drag Link
for
information regarding replacing ball joints.
8. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
9. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
10. Release the parking 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. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the 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 position may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Typical rod end. Studded rod end shown, your
vehicle may be equipped with spherical rod
ends that do not have a stud.
< Stud