Taylor-Dunn B0-254-48, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Transmission Page 5
REAR HUB OR ROTOR
NOTE: The torque specification for the axle hub bolt is 275 ft-lbs. An impact
wrench will be required to remove the bolt.
NOTE: The axle hub bolt has a special thread locking compound applied
to the threads. If this bolt is removed, it must be replaced.
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 front 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.
7. Remove the tire/wheel assembly, Refer to
Tires and Wheels
section for information
regarding removing the tire/wheel assembly.
8. Remove the axle hub bolt and washer
and remove the hub from the axle.
9. Remove the outer brake pad. Refer to
section
Brake Service
for information
regarding removing the brake pads.
10. Remove the rotor.
11. Install in reverse order.
a. Lightly grease the axle splines.
b. Refer to section
Brake Service
for information regarding installing the brake pads.
c. Thoroughly clean the threads in the axle shaft.
d. Using a new bolt, torque the axle hub bolt to 275 ft-lbs.
6. Raise the wheel off of the ground.
If the axle bolt is removed, it must be replaced with a new bolt. Failure
to use a new bolt may result in the wheel coming off of the vehicle and
loss of brakes, causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
e. Refer to
Tires and Wheels
section for information regarding installing the tire/wheel assembly.
12. Lower the wheel to the ground.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels, release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.