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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 5
FRONT AXLE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION (4-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. 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.
Removal
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the front bumper brace.
8. Disconnect the steering links to the left and right steering
knuckles.
9. Remove the cotter pin from the axle pivot and discard.
10. Remove the axle pivot nut and discard.
11. Slide the axle off of the pivot stud and remove.
Installation
1. Install the axle assembly in reverse order of removal.
2. Use a new axle pivot nut and cotter pin.
3. Tighten the pivot nut so that it is in contact with the axle
but not so tight as to prevent the axle from pivoting.
4. Lube the axle pivot.
5. Lower the wheels to the ground and test drive.
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.
REPLACE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
6. 3-wheel only: Remove the front axle and wheel(s). Refer
to
Front Axle Removal and Installation
section
for information regarding removing the axle.
7. Remove the spacers, seals and bearings from the hub
8. Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the hub
and the bearings.
9. Drive the races out from the hub.
10. Press new races into the hub.
11. Assemble in reverse order, using new grease seals.
a. Pack bearings with grease.
b. Refer to
Front Axle Removal and
Installation
section for information regarding
installing the axle.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
14. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
15. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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. 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.