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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 4
FRONT AXLE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Removal
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Remove both front wheels. Refer to
Tires and
Wheels
section for information regarding
removing the front wheels.
8. Tie up or support the front axle so it can not fall
out of the vehicle.
9. Disconnect the drag link ball joint or rod end from
the steering knuckle or the steering gear pitman
arm.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replacing the Ball Joints
section for information regarding the removal
of the ball joints or rod ends.
10. If equipped with front brakes, disconnect the
hydraulic brake lines from the brake bodies.
11. Disconnect the front axle beam from the front
springs and remove the axle from the vehicle.
NOTE: In some configurations the front springs and
or shocks will have to be removed in order to
remove the axle beam. Refer to section
Front Suspension
for information
regarding removing the springs and shocks.
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.
Installation
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Install the front axle in reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Use all new cotter pins.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replacing the Ball Joints
section for information regarding the installing
the ball joints or rod ends.
NOTE: Refer to
Tires and Wheels
section for
information regarding removing the front
wheels.
8. Realign the front wheels. Refer to
Steering
Component Service
section for information
regarding realigning the front wheels.
9. If equipped with front brakes, bleed the brakes.
Refer to
Brake Service
section for information
regarding bleeding the brakes.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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.