Taylor-Dunn Tiger TC-030-60 Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual page 36

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
REPLACE THE STEERING
CYLINDER, HYDROSTATIC
STEERING
Remove
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF"
position.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in the Park or
Neutral position
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of
adequate capacity to lift and support the vehicle.
Failure to use lifting and support devices of rated
load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
5. Disconnect the two hydraulic lines from the cylinder. Install
plugs into the hoses to prevent hydraulic fluid from
bleeding out.
6. Loosen the ball jont jam nuts.
7. Disconnect the ball jounts from the steering arm and front
axle. Note: The cotter pins must be replaced.
8. Remove the ball joints from the cylinder.
Install
1. Install in reverse order of removal.
2. Always use new cottter pins.
3. Postion the right wheel so that it is 90 degrees to the front
axle beam.
4. Install the ball joints into the cylinder so that it can be
installed whithout moving the wheels.
5. Tighten the ball joint nuts per torque listed in the Hardware
Torque table at the end of this section.
6. Install new cotter pins.
7. Tighten the ball joint jam nuts per torque listed in the
Hardware Torque table at the end of this section.
8. Realign the front wheels.
9. Connect both hydraulic lines to the cylinder.
10. Start the engine and rotate the steering wheel from from
full left to full right 3 or 4 times to bleed the steering system.
Steering: MT-030-60-C
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REPLACE BALL JOINT
It is recommended that if a wearable component is replaced
on one side of a vehicle, the same components should be
replaced on the other side of the vehicle.
It is likely that the ball joint will be damaged when removed
from the steering arm. It is recommended that the ball joint
should be replaced if removed.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF"
position.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in the Park or
Neutral position
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of
adequate capacity to lift and support the vehicle.
Failure to use lifting and support devices of rated
load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
5. Raise the front wheel off of the ground and support with
jack stands.
6. Remove the front wheel.
7. Loosen the ball joint clamp or jam nut.
8. Remove the cotter pin and discard.
9. Remove the ball joint nut.
10. Using a pickle fork, remove the ball joint from the steering
arm.
11. Install a new ball joint in reverse order of removal.
12. Tighten the ball joint nut per torque listed in the Hardware
Torque table at the end of this section.
13. Install a new cotter pin.
14. Lubricate the ball joint with the appropriate grease.
15. Realign the front wheels. Refer to procedure "Align Front
wheels."