Front Axle
Page 9
MB-T48-02
T-48 AC / ET 3000
REPLACE THE KING PINS AND BUSHINGS
There are different types of king pin bushings depending on the configuration of your vehicle.
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Bronze bushings in the axle beam.
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Bronze bushings in the steering knuckle.
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Metal backed teflon bushings in the axle beam or suspension arm.
Note: Bronze bushings must be reamed or broached to the proper
diameter after they are pressed into the axle beam or steering
knuckle.
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.
Failure to correctly broach or ream bronze bushings may result in
steering difficulty and loss of control of the vehicle causing severe
bodily injury and /or property damage.
Refer to the illustration below for the type of bushing in your vehicle.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to
Replace the Steering Knuckle
for information
regarding removing the steering knuckle.
1. Make sure the ON-OFF switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Summary of Contents for ET 3000
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Page 136: ...Battery Page 8 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Notes...
Page 138: ...Notes...
Page 142: ...Motor Controller Page 4 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Notes...
Page 148: ...Illustrated Parts Page 4 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Batteries...
Page 152: ...Illustrated Parts Page 8 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Front Brake...
Page 156: ...Illustrated Parts Page 12 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Brake Lines...
Page 162: ...Illustrated Parts Page 18 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Cargo Box Rear...
Page 164: ...Illustrated Parts Page 20 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Chargers Lestronic Charger Page 1...
Page 166: ...Illustrated Parts Page 22 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Lestronic Charger Page 2...
Page 170: ...Illustrated Parts Page 26 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Decals...
Page 172: ...Illustrated Parts Page 28 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Door Options...
Page 175: ...Illustrated Parts Page 31 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000...
Page 188: ...Illustrated Parts Page 44 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Motor...
Page 196: ...Illustrated Parts Page 52 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Steering Gear...
Page 198: ...Illustrated Parts Page 54 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Steering Knuckle...
Page 200: ...Illustrated Parts Page 56 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Steering Linkage...
Page 204: ...Illustrated Parts Page 60 MB T48 02 T 48 AC ET 3000 Transmission Differential Gear Case...
Page 215: ...Notes...