Replace The Pivot Pin And Bushings - Taylor-Dunn C0-425-36 Operation, Troubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manualooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
7. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to
removing the steering knuckle.
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 or steering knuckle.
9. Press new bushings into the axle or steering knuckle.
10. Ream or broach bronze bushings to 0.8755 - 0.8765 inches.
11. Inspect the king pin for damage or wear. If any damage or wear is noted then the pin must be
replaced.
12. 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 replaced
13. Grease the bushings (bronze only).
14. Lower the vehicle.
15.Reconnect the main battery connector.
16. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
17. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.

REPLACE THE PIVOT PIN AND BUSHINGS

The procedure to replace the pivot pin is the same
as the king pin procedure.
Ream or broach the bronze pivot bushings to
0.878 - 0.880 inches.
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.
whenever replacing the king pin bushings. Refer to the
Replacement Parts
section for the orientation of the bearing or
washers in your vehicle.
Front Axle
Replace the Steering Knuckle
King pin
Page 10
for information regarding
Pivot pin