Adjust Front Wheel Bearings - Taylor-Dunn ET-015-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

ADJUST FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
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. Remove the hub dust cap and cotter pin.
8. While rotating the hub, tighten the spindle nut to
30 ft-lbs. This seats the bearings.
9. Back off the spindle
nut one flat until the
hub turns, but is not
loose.
10. Spin the wheel and
listen for any grinding
noise. Any grinding
noise may be an
indication of worn or
damaged wheel bearings.
Replace Front Wheel
NOTE: Refer to the
Bearings
section for information regarding
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
11. Install a new cotter pin.
12. Install the dust cap.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Hub with Dust Cap
Removed
Front Axle
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