Ball Joints, Tie Rods, And Drag Links - Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48 Operation Manual

MB-T48-01

Ball Joints, Tie Rods, And Drag Links

It is recommended to replace the left and right side ball joints as a set.
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. 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.
Steering Arm
Clamp
Steering Sleeve
10. Using a new cotter pins, install the ball joint into the steering arm
and or the pitman arm.
11. Lube the new ball joint.
12. Realign the front wheels.
13. Tighten the ball joint clamps.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
16. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
17. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
7. Loosen the ball joint clamp.
Cotter Pin
NOTE: Remember its position on the sleeve.
Ball Joint Nut
8. Remove the ball joint nut, then
remove the ball joint.
NOTE: Count the number of turns while
removing the ball joint from the drag link
or tie rod.
9. Install a new ball joint into the tie
rod and/ or drag link.
NOTE: Lightly lubricate the threads on the
Ball Joint
new ball joint.
NOTE: Count the same number of turns as
when removed.
NOTE: Torque the ball joints 40 to 45 ft. lbs.
NOTE: Make sure the clamps are in their original position.
Turn the steering all the way from left to right to make sure
there is no interference.
If the drag link was removed, make sure it is in the correct
orientation before tightening the ball joint clamps.
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