Front Axle; Remove; Install - Taylor-Dunn C0-425-48 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

Front Axle

REMOVE

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.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack
stands.
2: Remove both front wheels. Refer to Tires and Wheels
section for information regarding removing the front
wheels.
3: Tie up or support the front axle so it can not fall out of the
vehicle.
4: Disconnect the drag link ball joint or rod end from the
steering pivot on the front axle assembly.
Note: Refer to the Replacing the Ball Joints section for
information regarding the removal of the ball joints or
rod ends.
5: Disconnect the hydraulic brake lines from the brake
bodies.
6: Remove the three bolts holding the front axle beam to
the upper wishbone and the two lower suspension links and remove the axle from the vehicle.

INSTALL

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.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Install the front axle in reverse order of removal.
Note: Use all new cotter pins.
Note: Refer to the Replacing the Ball Joints section for information regarding the installing the ball joints or
rod ends.
Note: Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information regarding removing the front wheels.
3: Realign the front wheels. Refer to Steering Component Service section for information regarding realigning
the front wheels.
4: If equipped with front brakes, bleed the brakes. Refer to Brake Service section for information regarding
bleeding the brakes.
5: Lower the vehicle.
6: Reconnect the main battery connector.
7: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
8: Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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