Taylor-Dunn ET-3000 Manual page 50

Front Axle
Note: It is not necessary to remove the tie rod or drag link for this
8. Press the king pin bushings out from the axle, steering knuckle or suspension arm.
9. Press new bushings into the axle, steering knuckle or suspension arm. Ream or broach bronze
bushings to 1.25" +/- 0.001".
10. Inspect the king pin for damage or wear. If any damage or wear is noted then the king pin must
be replaced.
11. Reassemble in reverse order.
Note: Refer to Replace the Steering Knuckle for information on installing
Note: It is recommended that the thrust washers or bearing be
12. Grease the bushings (bronze only).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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procedure.
Failure to correctly broach or ream bronze bushings may result in
steering difficulty and loss of control of the vehicle causing severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
the steering knuckle.
replaced whenever replacing the king pin bushings. Refer to the
Replacement Parts
section for the orientation of the bearing or
washers in your vehicle.
T-48 AC / ET 3000
MB-T48-02