Aligning The Front End - Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48 Operation Manual

MB-T48-01

Aligning the Front End

Adjusting the Toe-In
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 front wheels to prevent vehicle
movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
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 serious bodily injury.
7. With a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center of both tires.
8. Loosen the ball joint clamps at
each end of the tie rod so the
adjusting sleeve can be turned.
9. With the wheels in the straight
forward direction, measure the
distance between chalk lines at
the front and the rear of the
tires.
10. Adjust the tie rod until the
distance from mark to mark
across the front of the tires is
the same as the distance from
mark to mark across the rear.
11. Tighten the ball joint clamps.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
14. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
15. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Steering Sleeve
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Cotter Pin
Ball Joint Nut
Steering Arm
Ball Joint
Clamp