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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 13
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.
Steering Gear with Pitman Arm
Failure to support the
steering gear will result in
the steering gear falling out
of the vehicle and could
cause property damage and/
or severe bodily injury.
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR
6. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Replace the Steering Wheel
section for information
regarding removing the steering wheel.
7. Remove the steering shaft. Refer to
Replace the Steering Shaft
section for information
regarding removing the steering shaft.
8. Remove the pitman arm using a pickle fork.
NOTE: On some vehicle configurations it may
be required to remove the drag link
from the pitman arm. Refer to
Replace
the Ball Joints section for information
regarding removing the ball joint from
the pitman arm.
9. Support the steering gear so that it cannot fall out
of the vehicle.
10. Remove the bolts holding the steering gear to the
vehicle frame and remove the steering gear from
the vehicle.
11. Center the steering gear. Refer to
Center the Steering Gear
section for information regarding
centering the steering gear.
12. Install in reverse order. Torque the pitman arm nut to 75-100 ft-lbs.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
14. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
15. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.