Replace The Steering Knuckle - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-TT Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
REPLACE THE STEERING
KNUCKLE
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. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tires
and Wheels section for information regarding
removing the tire/wheel assembly.
8. Remove the hub bearing cap, cotter pin and nut,
then remove the hub from the steering knuckle.
NOTE: For a front disc brake option you must remove
the brake body before removing the hub.
Brakes
Refer to the
regarding the removal of the brake body. Do
not remove the hydraulic brake line from the
brake body. If the brake line is removed then
it will be necessary to bleed the brakes.
NOTE: Catch the outer bearing as it falls out.
9. Remove the drag link and/or tie rod from the
steering knuckle. Refer to Replace the Ball
Joints, Tie Rods, Drag Link in this section for
information regarding removal of the drag link or
tie rod.
10. While supporting the knuckle, remove the king pin
and thrust bearing.
11. Remove the knuckle from the axle.
12. Thoroughly clean and/or replace all bearings, nuts,
washers, and bushings.
Front Axle
Page 8
section for information
NOTE: Both the left and right side bushings and thrust
bearings should be replaced as a set.
13. Assemble in reverse order. Refer to the
illustratinon below for orientation of the thrust
bearing.
14. Pack the thrust bearing with grease.
15. Tighten the king pin nut until all of the up and down
play is removed and the yoke rotates freely. The
rubber washer must compress slightly to create a
seal for the grease.
NOTE: Refer to Adjust Wheel Bearings for
information regarding proper tightening of the
spindle nut
16. Install new cotter pins.
17. Realign the wheels.
Steering
NOTE: Refer to the
regarding realignment of the front wheels.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
20. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
21. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
section for information