Replace Front Wheel Bearings; Replace Ball Joint - Taylor-Dunn C0-T50-80 Service And Parts Manual

Front Axle
REPLACE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
It is recommended that if a wearable component is
replaced on one side of a vehicle, the same components
should be replaced on the other side of the vehicle.
This procedure assumes that the front axle component
has been removed from the vehicle. Refer to the
component assembly removal instructions for details
and warnings regarding the removal and installation
procedure.
1: Remove the hub from the steering knuckle. Refer
to procedure "Front Hub, Steering knuckle, King
Pin."
2: Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the
hub.
3: Use a race puller or press to remove the inner
and outer races.
4: Install new races.
5: Pack inner bearing with appropriate grease and
install in the hub along with a new grease seal.
6: Apply a thin film of grease to the seal lip.
7: Slide the hub/bearing assembly onto the spindle
being careful not to damage the seal lip.
8: Pack outer bearing with appropriate grease and
install in the hub.
9: Reassemble the hub to the steering knuckle.
Refer to procedure "Front Hub, Steering knuckle,
King Pin."
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REPLACE BALL JOINT

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
It is recommended that if a wearable component is
replaced on one side of a vehicle, the same components
should be replaced on the other side of the vehicle.
It is likely that the ball joint will be damaged when
removed from the steering arm. It is recommended that
the ball joint should be replaced if removed.
This procedure assumes that the front axle component
has been removed from the vehicle. Refer to the
component assembly removal instructions for details
and warnings regarding the removal and installation
procedure.
1: Loosen the ball joint jam nut.
2: Remove the cotter pin and discard.
3: Remove the ball joint nut.
4: Using a pickle fork, remove the ball joint from the
steering arm.
5: Install a new ball joint in reverse order of removal.
6: Tighten the ball joint nut per torque listed in the
Hardware Torque table at the end of this section.
7: Install a new cotter pin.
8: Lubricate the ball joint with the appropriate
grease.
9: Realign the front wheels. Refer to procedure
"Align Front wheels."
C0-T50-80
MC-T50E-02