Replace The Front Fork; Replace Steering Wheel - Taylor-Dunn E0-455-24 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

E-455

REPLACE THE FRONT FORK

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. Refer to section Front
Axle Removal and Installation in Front Axle
Service for information regarding removing the
front axle.
2: Remove the ball joint from the fork.
3: While supporting the front fork so that it cannot
fall out of the vehicle, remove the fork spindle nut
and remove the fork from the vehicle.
4: Thoroughly clean all parts and install in reverse
order.
• Tighten the fork spindle nut to remove all play
in the fork bearings and then an additional 1/4
turn.
• Refer to section Front Axle Removal and
Installation in Front Axle Service for information
regarding installing the front axle.
• If the fork was replaced with a new fork the
front end should be realigned. Refer to section
Front End Alignment for information regarding
aligning the front end.
5: Test drive.

REPLACE STEERING WHEEL

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.
Note: The steering wheel is on a tapered shaft and may
be damaged when it is removed.
1: If equipped with a horn switch in the steering wheel,
remove the switch and disconnect the wires from the
switch.
2: Remove the steering wheel nut.
3: Using a steering wheel puller, remove the steering
wheel.
4: Position the front wheels in the straight ahead
position.
5: Lightly grease the steering wheel splines and install
the replacement steering wheel orientated as shown
in the illustration.
6: Tighten the steering wheel nut to torque listed in the
Hardware Torque table at the end of this section.
7: Test drive.
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