Taylor-Dunn MX-026-00, Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 3
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL
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.
BEARINGS (4-WHEEL)
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the hub dust cap and cotter pin.
8. While rotating the hub, tighten the spindle nut to 30 ft-
lbs. This seats the bearings.
9. Back off the spindle nut one flat until the hub turns, but is
not loose.
10. Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise. Any
grinding noise may be an indication of worn or damaged
wheel bearings.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replace Front Wheel
Bearings
section for information regarding
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
11. Install a new cotter pin.
12. Install the dust cap.
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.
Hub with Dust Cap
Removed