Taylor-Dunn BG-015-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 4
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.
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or front wheels are
tied in position. Driving the vehicle while the steering wheel or front
wheels tied in the position may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Front wheel alignment
NOTE: It is recommended to center the steering before aligning the front
wheels. Refer to the
Center the Steering
section for information.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Turn the front wheels so that they are in the straight ahead position and tie off the steering wheel
so that it cannot rotate.
8. Using a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center
of both front tires.
HINT: Hold the chalk on the center of the tire
and rotate the tire to mark the line.
9. Loosen the ball joint clamps or the rod end jam nuts
on the tie rod.
NOTE: Remember the position and orientation
of the ball joint clamps.
10. Lower the front wheels to the ground and push the
vehicle back and forth a few feet to settle the
suspension.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove the
key.
2. Place the Shift lever in the neutral 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 battery.