Front Axle; To Remove Front Axle Assembly - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

CHASSIS

FRONT AXLE

The front axle on the ATLVt 4300 is a pivoting,
spring mounted design. The pivoting design
allows the machine to be driven over uneven
terrain and still have all four tires contact the
ground. The leaf spring provides a comfortable
ride.

TO REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

1. Lower the vacuum head. Disconnect the
vacuum head from the axle assembly
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake, turn off
machine, and remove key.
2. Removal of the front axle is easier with the
front tires removed.
3. Loosen the eight wheel nuts before lifting the
front end of the machine. DO NOT remove
the wheel nuts at this point.
4. Jack up the front of the machine at the
indicated jack points. Install jack stands
under the machine frame.
5. Finish removing the eight wheel nuts.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from
the machine.
6. Remove the three hex screws holding the
head lift actuator assembly to the left side of
the operator compartment. Let the actuator
assembly drop down and out of the way so
the pivot pin can be removed.
7. Mark, remove, and cap the two hydraulic
hoses leading to the steering cylinder on the
front of the axle assembly.
NOTE: Observe hydraulic cleanliness
requirements when opening hydraulic lines.
8. The front axle assembly must be supported
before any hardware is removed. Use jack
stands or a floor jack.
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