Taylor-Dunn SC-090-24, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Components
Page 10
REPLACE THE FRONT FORK
6. Remove the front axle. Refer to section
Front Axle Removal and Installation
in
Front
Axle Service
for information regarding removing the front axle.
7. Remove the fork bearing cap.
8. While supporting the front fork so that it cannot fall out of the vehicle, remove the fork spindle
nut and remove the fork from the vehicle.
9. Thoroughly clean all parts and install in reverse order.
•
Tighten the fork spindle nut to remove all play in the fork bearings and then an additional
1/4 turn.
•
Refer to section
Front Axle
Removal and Installation
in
Front Axle Service
for information
regarding installing the front axle.
•
If the fork was replaced with a
new fork the front end should be
realigned. Refer to section
Front
End Alignment
for information
regarding aligning the front end.
10. Lower the wheels to the ground.
11. Reconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the
wheels.
13. 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 rear 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.