Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
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INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND KING PIN
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Grab the top and bottom of the tire/wheel
assembly. Feel for any movement or play while
pulling and pushing on the top and bottom of the
tire. Any movement or play is an indication of loose
wheel bearings or king pin.
NOTE: Refer to the
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings
section for information regarding the
adjustment of the wheel bearings.
NOTE: If the king pin is loose, then refer to
Replace
the King Pins and Bushings
for
information regarding replacing the king pin
bushings. There are no adjustments for the
king pin or bushings.
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. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
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.
8. Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise.
Any grinding noise may be an indication of worn
or damaged wheel bearings.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replace Front Wheel
Bearings
section for information regarding
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.