Replace The Front Fork - Taylor-Dunn SC-001-59 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

REPLACE THE FRONT FORK

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.
Bearing cap
Spindle nut
Washer
Bearing
Race
Fork Collar (in frame)
Race
Bearing
Grease seal
Single fork
6. Remove the front axle. Refer to section
Axle Removal and Installation
for information regarding removing the
Service
front axle.
7. Remove the fork bearing cap.
8. While supporting the front fork so that it cannot
fall out of the vehicle, remove the fork spindle nut
and remove the fork from the vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
9. Thoroughly clean all parts and install in reverse
order.
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10. Lower the wheels to the ground.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.
Dual fork (optional)
Front
in
Front Axle
Tighten the fork spindle nut to remove all play
in the fork bearings and then an additional
1/4 turn.
Refer to section Front Axle Removal and
Installation in Front Axle Service for
information regarding installing the front axle.
If the fork was replaced with a new fork the front
end should be realigned. Refer to section
for information regarding
End Alignment
aligning the front end.
Front
Steering
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