Front Axle Removal And Installation; Removal - Taylor-Dunn C0-425-36 Operation, Troubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manualooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

FRONT AXLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal

6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove both front wheels. Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information regarding removing
the front wheels.
8. Tie up or support the front axle so it can not fall out of the vehicle.
9. Disconnect the drag link ball joint or rod end from the steering pivot on the front axle assembly.
NOTE: Refer to the
10. Disconnect the hydraulic brake lines from the
brake bodies.
11. Remove the three bolts holding the front axle
beam to the upper wishbone and the two lower
suspension links and remove the axle from the
vehicle.
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 rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Unplug the main battery connector.
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.
Replacing the Ball Joints
regarding the removal of the ball joints or rod ends.
Viewed from front
Front Axle
section for information
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