Inspect The Front Wheel Bearings And King Pin - Taylor-Dunn ET-3000 Manual

Front Axle

INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND KING PIN

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.
Note: Refer to the
Note: If the king pin is loose, then refer
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
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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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. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear 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.
Adjust Front Wheel
Bearings
section for information
regarding the adjustment of the wheel
bearings.
Replace the King Pins and
to
Bushings
for information regarding
replacing the king pin bushings. There
are no adjustments for the king pin or
bushings.
Replace Front Wheel Bearings
information regarding the replacement of the wheel bearings.
T-48 AC / ET 3000
section for
MB-T48-02