Taylor-Dunn C0-425-36, Operation, Troubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manualooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 13
REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, AND DRAG LINK
NOTE: If a rod end or ball joint is worn out, we recommend replacing all of
the ball joints and/or rod ends as a set.
Replacing a Ball Joint
Ball joint
Cotter pin
Clamp
Steering arm
Ball joint nut
Steering sleeve
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.
7. Loosen the ball joint clamp on the steering sleeve.
8. Remove the cotter pin and ball joint nut.
9. Using a pickle fork, remove the ball joint from the
steering arm.
10. Remove the ball joint from the steering sleeve.
HINT: Count the number of turns required to
remove the ball joint from the sleeve.
This will make it easier to realign the
wheels.
11. Install the new ball joint into the steering sleeve.
Screw it into the sleeve the same number of turns
counted in the previous step. Do not tighten the
ball joint clamp at this time.
12. Install the ball joint into the steering arm. Tighten the ball joint nut to 40-45 ft-lbs. and install a
new cotter pin.
13. Realign the front wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
Steering
section for information regarding realignment
of the front wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Reconnect the main battery connector., remove the blocks from the wheels, and test drive.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
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. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Unplug the main battery connector.