Inspect Ball Joints - Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

INSPECT BALL JOINTS

NOTE: A set of ball joints and/or rod ends will wear at the same rate. If a
6. Tie off the front wheels so that they cannot turn.
7. While watching the ball joints, rapidly rotate the
steering wheel to the left and right.
8. If the ball joint housing moves up or down, then the
ball joint is worn out and should be replaced. Refer
Replace the Ball Joints, Tie Rods,
to section
and Drag Link
ball joints.
9. Untie the front wheels.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.
ball joint and or rod end is worn out, then all should be replaced as
a set.
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.
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or front wheels are
tied in position. Driving the vehicle while the steering wheel or front
wheels tied in position may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
for information regarding replacing
Steering Page 6
Typical Ball Joint