Taylor-Dunn MB-238-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering
Page 3
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.
6. Tie off the front fork so that it cannot turn.
7. While watching the ball joints, rapidly rotate the
steering wheel to the left and right.
8. If the ball joint housing moves up or down then
the ball joint is worn out and should be replaced.
Refer to section
Replacing a Ball Joint
for
information regarding replacing ball joints.
9. Untie the front fork.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.
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. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
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 position may
cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
INSPECT THE STEERING COMPONENTS
Fork Bearings
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Inspect for lateral play by attempting to move the
fork to the left and right (not rotating), There should
be no noticeable play.
8. If there is any play in the fork bearings, refer to
section
Replace the Front Fork
for information
regarding adjusting the fork bearings.
9. Lower the front end to the ground.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.
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. Set the park brake.
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.