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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 7
REPLACE THE KING PINS AND
BUSHINGS
There are different types of king pin bushings depending
on the configuration of your vehicle.
•
Bronze bushings in the axle beam.
•
Bronze bushings in the steering knuckle.
•
Metal backed teflon bushings in the axle beam
or suspension arm.
NOTE: Bronze bushings must be reamed or broached
to the proper diameter after they are pressed
into the axle beam or steering knuckle.
Refer to the illustration below for the type of bushing in
your vehicle.
Failure to correctly broach or ream bronze
bushings may result in steering difficulty
and loss of control of the vehicle causing
severe bodily injury and /or property
damage.
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.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to
Replace
the Steering Knuckle
for information regarding
removing the steering knuckle.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the tie rod or
drag link for this procedure.
8. Press the king pin bushings out from the axle,
steering knuckle or suspension arm.
9. Press new bushings into the axle, steering knuckle
or suspension arm.
a) Ream or broach bronze bushings to 1.128
inches.
10. Inspect the king pin for damage or wear. If any
damage or wear is noted then the king pin must
be replaced.
11. Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Refer to
Replace the Steering Knuckle
for
information on installing the steering knuckle.
NOTE: It is recommended that the thrust washers or
bearing be replaced whenever replacing the
king pin bushings. Refer to the
Replacement Parts
section for the
orientation of the bearing or washers in your
vehicle.
12. Grease the bushings (bronze only).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Summary of Contents for B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48
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Page 12: ...Model B 1 00...
Page 58: ...Maintenance Service and Repair Steering Page 14 Exploded View of Steering Gear...
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Page 119: ...Sevcon Troubleshooting Page 3 Electrical Troubleshooting Identifying Your Controller...
Page 138: ...Sevcon Troubleshooting Page 22 Electrical Troubleshooting...
Page 158: ...Battery Charger Page 20 MN 402 000...
Page 161: ...Wire Diagrams Wire Diagrams Page 3...
Page 166: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 4 Front Brakes...
Page 168: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 6 Steering Linkage...
Page 170: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 8 Steering Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 12 10 11 13 14...
Page 172: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 10 Steering Gear 9 15 16 10 2 3 14 17 12 11 13 6 8 7 5 1 4...
Page 174: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 12 Front Suspension...
Page 176: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 14 Transmission Gear Case...
Page 178: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 16 Transmission Differential Case...
Page 182: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 20 Rear Brakes Brake Body...
Page 186: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 24 Motor...
Page 190: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 28 Master Cylinder 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8...
Page 192: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 30 Brake Lines...
Page 194: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 32 Brake Linkage parking brake...
Page 196: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 34 Wheels and Tires Ref wheel hub 1 2 3...
Page 200: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 38 Speed Control Panel...
Page 202: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 40 Miscellaneous Frame and Body...
Page 210: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 48 Decals 1 2 4 3 5 6 7...
Page 212: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 50 Strobe Light...
Page 214: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 52 Steel Cab T48 Page 1...
Page 216: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 54 Steel Cab T48 Page 2...
Page 218: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 56 Tops T48...
Page 220: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 58 Doors T48...
Page 222: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 60 Optional Deckboards T48...
Page 224: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 62 Cargo Box...
Page 226: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 64 Stake Sides...
Page 230: ...Illustrated Parts Parts Page 68 3 4 5 6 1 2 Door Latch 9 8 7 Cab Components ET 3000...
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