Front Axle; Remove; Install - Taylor-Dunn C0-426-48AC 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

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: Bleed the brakes. Refer to Brake Service section for information regarding bleeding the brakes.
5: Lower the vehicle.
6: Test drive the vehicle.
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