Taylor-Dunn E-455, Service And Replacement Parts Manual

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Steering
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E-455
ME-455-04
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
INSPECT BALL JOINTS
Note: A set of ball joints and/or rod ends will wear
at the same rate. If a ball joint and or rod end
is worn out, then all should be replaced as
a set.
1: Tie off the front wheels so that they cannot turn.
2: While watching the ball joints, rapidly rotate the
steering wheel to the left and right.
3: If the housing moves up or down on the shaft
then the ball joint is worn out and should be
replaced. Refer to section Replacing a Ball Joint
for information regarding replacing ball joints.
4: Untie the front wheels.
5: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
6: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
7: Release the parking brake and test drive.
INSPECT PILLOW BEARINGS
Note: Pillow bearings will wear at the same rate. If
one bearing is worn out, then both bearings
should be replaced as a set.
The pillow bearings must be removed from the vehicle
for inspection.
Remove the bearing and inspect for play. Any play is an
indication of a worn bearing and it should be replaced.
Rotate the bearing by hand. Any grinding or noise is an
indication of a worn bearing and it should be replaced.
INSPECT FORK BEARINGS
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack
stands.
2: Inspect for lateral play by attempting to move the fork
to the left and right (not rotating), There should be no
noticeable play.
3: If there is any play in the fork bearings, refer to
section Replace the Front Fork for information
regarding adjusting the fork bearings.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING