Front Axle; Replace Front Wheel Bearings; Front Axle Removal/Installation - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

SC-100
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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
• Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position,
then remove the key.
• Place the forward-reverse switch in the center
"OFF" position.
• Set the park brake.
• Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
• Disconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
1: Remove the front axle and wheel(s). Refer to
Front Axle Removal and Installation section for
information regarding removing the axle.
2: Remove the spacers, seals and bearings from
the hub.
3: Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the
hub and the bearings.
4: Drive the races out from the hub.
5: Press new races into the hub.
6: Assemble in reverse order, using new grease
seals.
a. Pack bearings with grease.
b. Refer to Front Axle Removal and Installation
section for information regarding installing the
axle.
7: Lower the vehicle.
8: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
9: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
10: Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
MA-100-03
FRONT AXLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
WARNING
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.
WARNING
• Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position,
then remove the key.
• Place the forward-reverse switch in the center
"OFF" position.
• Set the park brake.
• Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
• Disconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
Removal
1: Remove the front axle nut.
2: Slowly raise the front of the vehicle until the axle
can slide freely out of the fork. The front wheel
should still be resting on the ground.
3: Remove the front axle from the fork and support
the vehicle with jack stands.
Installation
1: Raise the front of the vehicle so that the hole for
the axle is the same height as the front wheel
hub.
2: Assemble the bearing spacers into the front
wheel hub and place the front wheel(s) into the
fork.
3: Insert the axle into the front fork.
4: Install the axle nut(s). Refer to Adjust Front
Wheel Bearings section for information
regarding tightening the front axle.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with two axle nuts,
the nuts should be tightened equally so that
the same number of axle threads are visible
on both ends of the shaft.
5: Lower the vehicle.
6: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
7: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
8: Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.

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