Replace Front Wheel Bearings; Installation - Taylor-Dunn SC-001-59 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
REPLACE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
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 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. Remove the front axle and wheel(s). Refer to
Front Axle Removal and Installation
for information regarding removing the axle.
7. Remove the spacers, seals and bearings from the
hub
8. Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the
hub and the bearings.
9. Drive the races out from the hub.
10. Press new races into the hub.
11. Assemble in reverse order, using new grease
seals.
a. Pack bearings with grease.
b. Refer to
Front Axle Removal and
section for information regarding

Installation

installing the axle.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
14. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
15. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Front Axle
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