Replace The Steering Knuckle - Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

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: Catch the outer bearing as it falls out.
9. Remove the drag link and/or tie rod from the steering
knuckle. Refer to
Rods, Drag Link
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.
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.
Replace the Ball Joints, Tie
in this section for information
Front Axle
Hub with Dust Cap Removed
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