SECTION 3
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MB-T48-01
Ball Joints, Tie Rods, And Drag Links
It is recommended to replace the left and right side ball joints as a set.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Loosen the ball joint clamp.
NOTE
: Remember its position on the sleeve.
8. Remove the ball joint nut, then
remove the ball joint.
NOTE
: Count the number of turns while
removing the ball joint from the drag link
or tie rod.
9. Install a new ball joint into the tie
rod and/ or drag link.
NOTE
: Lightly lubricate the threads on the
new ball joint.
NOTE
: Count the same number of turns as
when removed.
10. Using a new cotter pins, install the ball joint into the steering arm
and or the pitman arm.
NOTE: Torque the ball joints 40 to 45 ft. lbs.
11. Lube the new ball joint.
12. Realign the front wheels.
13. Tighten the ball joint clamps.
NOTE
: Make sure the clamps are in their original position.
Turn the steering all the way from left to right to make sure
there is no interference.
If the drag link was removed, make sure it is in the correct
orientation before tightening the ball joint clamps.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
16. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
17. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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 serious bodily injury.
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 Sleeve
Clamp
Ball Joint
Steering Arm
Cotter Pin
Ball Joint Nut
Summary of Contents for B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48
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Page 11: ...INTRODUCTION Operator and Maintenance Manual...
Page 16: ...INTRODUCTION PAGE vi MB T48 01...
Page 17: ...SECTION 1 Vehicle Description and Specifications...
Page 23: ...SECTION 2 Safety Rules and Operational Information...
Page 37: ...SECTION 3 Maintenance and Service Procedures...
Page 43: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 7 MB T48 01 Hydraulic Disc Brakes...
Page 52: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 16 MB T48 01 PARKING BRAKE...
Page 54: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 18 MB T48 01 FRONT AXLE AND YOKES...
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Page 71: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 35 MB T48 01 DRIVE SERVICE...
Page 87: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 51 MB T48 01 SPEED CONTROLLER...
Page 89: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 53 MB T48 01 DRIVE MOTOR...
Page 97: ...SECTION 3 PAGE 61 MB T48 01 BATTERY...
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Page 154: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 4 MB T48 01 1 2 3 4 STEERING SLEEVE ASSEMBLY 5 1 5...
Page 156: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 6 MB T48 01 FRONT SUSPENSION 1 5 6 3 4 2 5...
Page 158: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 8 MB T48 01 1 2 3 4 DRAG LINK 2 5 1 5...
Page 160: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 10 MB T48 01 STEERING GEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 15 17 16 14 10 9 8 7...
Page 162: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 12 MB T48 01 STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 12 10 11 13 14...
Page 164: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 14 MB T48 01 MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE LINE HARDWARE AND FRONT BRAKE ASSSEMBLY...
Page 166: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 16 MB T48 01 MASTER CYLINDER 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8...
Page 168: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 18 MB T48 01 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES 1 2 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 3 7 1 0 9 14 1 5 1 6...
Page 170: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 20 MB T48 01 PARK BRAKE LINKAGE 9 8 6 1 1 7 1 2 3 1 1 1 0 4 5...
Page 172: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 22 MB T48 01 1 0 9 8 1 1 7 6 3 2 1 6 4 5 MOTOR...
Page 178: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 28 MB T48 01 CONTROL PANEL 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 8...
Page 180: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 30 MB T48 01 1 2 4 6 8 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TYPICAL 10 3 5 9 7 11...
Page 186: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 36 MB T48 01 ACCELERATOR MODULE 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7...
Page 196: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 46 MB T48 01 1 2 4 3 5 6 DECALS 7...
Page 198: ...SECTION 5 PAGE 48 MB T48 01 HITCH OPTIONS...
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Page 201: ...SECTION 5A Illustrated Parts List Taylor Truck...
Page 202: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 2 MB T48 01 STANDARD PARTS...
Page 204: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 4 MB T48 01 OPTIONAL PARTS...
Page 206: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 6 MB T48 01 OPTIONAL PARTS...
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Page 210: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 10 MB T48 01 TOP COVER OPTION PARTS...
Page 212: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 12 MB T48 01 DOOR OPTIONS...
Page 214: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 14 MB T48 01 DECKBOARD OPTIONS...
Page 216: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 16 MB T48 01 BOX WITH DOORS OPTIONS...
Page 218: ...SECTION 5A PAGE 18 MB T48 01 STAKE SIDE OPTIONS...
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Page 221: ...SECTION 5B Illustrated Parts List ET 3000...
Page 222: ...SECTION 5B PAGE 2 MB T48 01 1 2 7 8 3 4 5 5a 9 11 12 13 14 16 10 STANDARD PARTS 6 18 17 15...
Page 224: ...SECTION 5B PAGE 4 MB T48 01 STANDARD PARTS 3 4 5 6 1 2 Door Latch 9 8 7...
Page 230: ...SECTION 5B PAGE 10 MB T48 01 BOX WITH DOORS OPTIONS...
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