Replacing The Tie Rod - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-48AC Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Equipped with ac motor peed control
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11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
13. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
14. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.

Replacing the Tie Rod

The Tie Rod is the linkage that connects the two steering knuckles together. Refer to the illustration
below..
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the ball joints or rod ends from the steering
knuckles.
NOTE: Refer to the
8. Remove the tie rod as an assembly.
9. Install in reverse order.
10. Realign the front wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
13. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
14. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
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. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the 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.
Replacing the Ball
Joints
section for information
regarding the removal of the ball joints
or rod ends.
Steering
information regarding realignment of
the front wheels.
Steering
Steering Knuckle
section for
Typical Front Axle Assembly
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