Taylor-Dunn SC-001-59, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 4
REPLACE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
6. 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.