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
Page 6
REPLACE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the hub.
Refer to
Tires and Wheels
for information
regarding removing the wheel assembly.
8. Remove the hub dust cap, cotter pin, and spindle
nut.
9. Remove the hub from the steering knuckle.
NOTE: For a front disc brake option you must remove
the brake body before removing the hub.
Refer to the
Brakes
section for information
regarding the removal of the brake body.
NOTE: Catch the outer bearing as it falls out.
10. Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the
hub and the bearings.
11. Inspect and replace the races, bearings, and seals.
NOTE: It is recommended to replace all four bearings
and races in the left and right wheels as a
set.
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.
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.
12. Assemble in reverse order, using new grease
seals.
NOTE: Refer to Adjust Wheel Bearings for
information regarding proper tightening of the
spindle nut
13. Install the hub dust cap.
14. Reinstall the brake body and the tire/wheel
assembly.
NOTE: Refer to the
Brakes
for information regarding
the installation of the brake body.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
17. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
18. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.