Front Axle; Inspect The Front Wheel Bearings - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Grab the top and bottom of the tire/wheel assembly. Feel
for any movement or play while pulling and pushing on
the top and bottom of the tire. Any movement or play is
indication of loose wheel bearings or king pin.
8. Spin the front wheel(s) by hand. The wheel should stop
spinning in no more than 2-revolutions. A wheel that
continues to spin freely is an indication of a loose wheel
bearing.
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings
Note: Refer to the
for information regarding the adjustment of the wheel
bearings.
9. Spin the wheel(s) and listen for any grinding noise. Any
noise may be an indication of worn or damaged wheel
bearings.
Replace Front Wheel Bearings
Note: Refer to the
for information regarding the replacement of the wheel
bearings.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.

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1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
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.
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