Inspect Ball Joints; Front Wheel Alignment; Replace Ball Joint - Taylor-Dunn B5-540-48XL Service And Replacement Parts Manual

Steering

INSPECT BALL JOINTS

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Note: A set of ball joints and/or rod ends will wear
at the same rate. If a ball joint and or rod end
is worn out, then all should be replaced as
a set.
1: Tie off the front wheels so that they cannot turn.
2: While watching the ball joints, rapidly rotate the
steering wheel to the left and right.
3: If the housing moves up or down on the shaft
then the ball joint is worn out and should be
replaced. Refer to section Replace Ball Joint for
information regarding replacing ball joints.
4: Untie the front wheels.
5: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
6: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
7: Release the parking brake and test drive.
Ball Joint

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Refer to the Front Axle section for front wheel alignment
procedure.
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REPLACE BALL JOINT

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Note: In many cases the removal of a ball joint
may cause damage to the ball joint. It is
recommended that if a ball joint is removed
then it should be replaced.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Loosen the ball joint jam nut.
3: Remove the ball joint nut.
4: Using a ball joint separator or pickle fork, remove
the ball joint from the steering arm.
5: Remove the ball joint from the tie rod.
6: Install the new ball joint into the steering sleeve.
7: Install the ball joint into the steering arm. Tighten
the ball joint nut per torque listed in the Hardware
Torque table at the end of this section.
8: Realign the front wheels. Refer to the Front Axle
section for information regarding realignment of
the front wheels.
9: Lower the vehicle.
10: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11: Release the park brake and test drive.
Typical Pickle Fork
Typical Ball Joint Separator
MB-440-06