Front Axle - Taylor-Dunn TT-316-36 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

TT-316-36
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.
1: Remove the front axle and wheel(s). Refer
to Front Axle Removal and Installation 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
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: Test drive the vehicle.
MT-316-06
FRONT AXLE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
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.
Removal
1: Remove the front brake. Refer to the Brake
Service section for information regarding
removing the front brakes.
2: Remove the front axle nut.
3: Slowly raise the front of the vehicle until the axle
can slide freely out of the fork. The front wheel(s)
should still be resting on the ground.
4: 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 for information regarding
tightening the front axle.
5: Lower the vehicle.
6: Install the front brake. Refer to the Brake Service
section for information regarding installation of
the front brake.
7: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
8: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
9: Test drive the vehicle.

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