Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 8
REPLACE THE STEERING
KNUCKLE
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
Tires
and Wheels
section for information regarding
removing the tire/wheel assembly.
8. Remove the hub bearing cap, cotter pin and nut,
then 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. Do
not remove the hydraulic brake line from the
brake body. If the brake line is removed then
it will be necessary to bleed the brakes.
NOTE: Catch the outer bearing as it falls out.
9. Remove the drag link and/or tie rod from the
steering knuckle. Refer to
Replace the Ball
Joints, Tie Rods, Drag Link
in this section for
information regarding removal of the drag link or
tie rod.
10. While supporting the knuckle, remove the king pin
and thrust bearing.
11. Remove the knuckle from the axle.
12. Thoroughly clean and/or replace all bearings, nuts,
washers, and bushings.
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.
NOTE: Both the left and right side bushings and thrust
bearings should be replaced as a set.
13. Assemble in reverse order. Refer to the
illustratinon below for orientation of the thrust
bearing.
14. Pack the thrust bearing with grease.
15. Tighten the king pin nut until all of the up and down
play is removed and the yoke rotates freely. The
rubber washer must compress slightly to create a
seal for the grease.
NOTE: Refer to
Adjust Wheel Bearings
for
information regarding proper tightening of the
spindle nut
16. Install new cotter pins.
17. Realign the wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
Steering
section for information
regarding realignment of the front wheels.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
20. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
21. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Summary of Contents for B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48
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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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