Inspect The Front Wheel Bearings And King Pin - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-TT Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND KING PIN

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. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
4. Place blocks under the front 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.
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 an indication of loose
wheel bearings or king pin.
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings
NOTE: Refer to the
section for information regarding the
adjustment of the wheel bearings.
NOTE: If the king pin is loose, then refer to
the King Pins and Bushings
information regarding replacing the king pin
bushings. There are no adjustments for the
king pin or bushings.
Front Axle
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8. Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise.
Any grinding noise may be an indication of worn
or damaged wheel bearings.
NOTE: Refer to the
Bearings
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
Replace
12. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
for
Replace Front Wheel
section for information regarding