To Install Front Axle Assembly - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

CHASSIS

TO INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

1. Jack up the front of the machine at the
indicated jack points. Install jack stands
under the machine frame.
2. Installation of the front axle is easier with the
front tires removed.
3. Position the front axle assembly under the
machine with the steering cylinder facing the
front of the machine and the stabilizer bars
pointing to the back of the machine.
4. Use a floor jack to carefully lift the axle into
position.
NOTE: Make sure the left side of the leaf spring is
disconnected from the axle.
5. Slowly move the axle assembly into position.
While doing so, place the two brake cables
and propel cable over the top of the axle and
below the leaf spring.
6. Reinstall the two shackle plates, two
shoulder screws, and two nyloc nuts into the
left end of the leaf spring. Tighten the two
hex screws with an impact then hit with a
hammer to seat knurls.
7. Line up the mount holes in the leaf spring
pivot bracket with the mount hole in the
machine frame. Install the pivot pin. Install
the M8 hex screw and washer and tighten to
18 -- 24 Nm (15 -- 20 ft.. lb).
8. Position the head lift actuator assembly onto
the left side of the operator compartment.
Reinstall the hardware and tighten to
18 -- 24 Nm (15 -- 20 ft. lb).
9. Line up the mount holes in the ends of the
two stabilizer bars with the mount hole in the
rubber dampners. Install the M12 hex
screws and washers. Hand tighten tight.
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