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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering
Page 7
REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, AND DRAG LINK
This section will refer to two different types of ball joints. One
type is has a grease fitting and a tapered shaft where it is installed
on the steering arm or pitman arm. The second cannot be greased
and has a straight shaft. See the illustrations to the right.
Depending on the configuration of your vehicle, it may be
equipped one or both types of ball joints.
In this text:
The first type will be referred to as a “Ball Joint.”
The second type will be referred to as a “Rod End.”
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.
Rod End
Ball Joint
Rod End Nut
Rod End
Jam Nut
Steering
Sleeve
Steering Arm
Replacing a Rod End
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Loosen the rod end jam nut or clamp on the
steering sleeve.
8. Remove the rod end nut.
9. Remove the rod end from the steering arm.
HINT: Count the number of turns required to remove
the rod end from the steering sleeve. This
will make it easier to realign the wheels.
10. Install the new rod end into the steering sleeve.
Screw it into the sleeve the same number of turns
counted in the previous step. Do not tighten the
rod end clamp or jam nut at this time.
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.
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.
11. Install the rod end into the steering arm. Tighten
the rod end nut to 20-25 ft-lbs.
12. Realign the front wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
Steering
section for information
regarding realignment of the front wheels.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.