Replace The Steering Knuckle - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-48AC Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE

6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tires
and Wheels section for information regarding
removing the tire/wheel assembly.
8. Remove the hub bearing cap, cotter pin and nut,
then remove the hub from the steering knuckle.
NOTE: For a front disc brake option you must
NOTE: Catch the outer bearing as it falls out.
9. Remove the drag link and/or tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Replace the Ball
Joints, Tie Rods, Drag Link in this section for information regarding removal of the drag link or
tie rod.
10. While supporting the knuckle, remove the king pin and thrust bearing.
11. Remove the knuckle from the axle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
1. Make sure the ON-OFF switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the 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.
remove the brake body before
removing the hub. Refer to the
Brakes
section for information
regarding the removal of the brake
body. Do not remove the hydraulic
brake line from the brake body. If the
brake line is removed then it will be
necessary to bleed the brakes.
Front Axle
Hub with Dust Cap Removed
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