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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering
Page 4
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.
Tie Rod
Sleeve Clamps
Front Measurement
Rear Measurement
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.
Rotate the steering wheel from a full left
turn to a full right turn and make sure that
the ball joint clamps do not contact any
other component. Clamps positioned so
that they contact other components may
result in steering failure and loss of control
of the vehicle causing severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.
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 rear wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
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.
11. Measure the distance between the lines at the front
of the tires.
12. Measure the distance between the lines at the rear
of the tires.
13. Adjust the tie rod so that the distance at the front
and rear of the tires is the same.
14. If equipped with ball joints, position the ball joint
clamps in their original location and orientation.
15. Tighten the ball joint clamps (28-32 ft. lbs.) or
the rod end jam nuts.
16. Untie the steering wheel.
17. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
18. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
19. Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.