Replace Front Wheel Bearings; Axle Shaft, Remove/Install - Taylor-Dunn E0-455-24 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

E-455
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: Set the park brake.
2: Disconnect the batteries.
3: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
4: Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the fork.
Refer to Axle Shaft section.
5: Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the
hub and the bearings.
6: Inspect and replace the races and bearings as a
set.
Note: If equipped with a dual wheel fork, it is
recommended to replace the bearings in
both wheels at the same time.
7: Assemble in reverse order, using new grease
seals.
8: Reinstall the tire/wheel. Refer to Axle Shaft
section.
a. Pack the bearings with grease.
b. Adjust the bearing preload per specifications in
the Adjust Front Wheel Bearing procedure.
9: Lower the vehicle.
10: Reconnect the batteries.
11: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12: Release the park brake and test drive.
ME-455-04

AXLE SHAFT, REMOVE/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.
Remove
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Remove the front axle nut.
3: Using a 1 inch diameter wooden drift punch, drive
the axle out of the fork.
4: While holding the front wheel in position, remove
the front wooden drift punch.
Note: If the bearings were worn until they were
broken, then the shaft may have to be cut
out of the fork.
Note: If the repairs cannot be immediately
completed then the vehicle should be
lowered to the ground.
5: Inspect the axle shaft and holes in the fork.
• If there is any noticeable wear on the shaft then it
should be replaced.
• The holes in the fork should be round. If worn in an
oval then the fork should be replaced.
Install
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Assemble the bearing spacers into the front
wheel hub and position the front wheel in the fork
aligning the spacers with the holes in the fork.
3: Lightly lubricate the axle shaft and install in the
fork.
4: Lubricate the bearings.
5: Install the axle nut. Refer to Adjust Front Wheel
Bearings section for information regarding axle
bearing preload.
6: Lower the vehicle.
7: Test drive.
Front Axle
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