Inspect The Front Wheel Bearings And King Pin - Taylor-Dunn B0-012-10 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS AND KING PIN
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. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
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.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Grab the top and
bottom of the tire/
wheel assembly. Feel
for any movement or
play while pulling and
pushing on the top
and bottom of the tire.
Any movement or
play is an indication of
loose wheel bearings
or king pin.
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings
NOTE: Refer to the
section for information regarding the
adjustment of the wheel bearings.
NOTE: If the king pin is loose, then refer to
the King Pins and Bushings
information regarding replacing the king pin
bushings. There are no adjustments for the
king pin or bushings.
8. Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise.
Any grinding noise may be an indication of worn
or damaged wheel bearings.
Front Axle
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NOTE: Refer to the
Bearings
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Replace
for
Replace Front Wheel
section for information regarding