2.2.3 Remove
Wheel hub
1) Jack up and support forklift truck body with
Wooden blocks.
2) Remove tire.
3) Remove hubcap.
4) Remove steering spindle nut.
5) Pull off hub assembles.
6) Remove bearing inner race.
Caution:a. Not to drop bearing inner race.
b. Be careful not to damage oil seal.
2.2.4 Kingpin and steering spindle
1) Remove rod.
2) Loose lock bolts.(See fig.2-2);
3) Remove grease nipples on kingpin.
4) Remove kingpin.
Caution:Hold kingpin to prevent it from dropping. (See fig.2-3).
5) Take off spindle, thrust bearing and shim.
Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3
INSPECTION:
1). Replace spindle if cracked.
2). Replace bearing if its rollers or roller surfaces are rusted or nicked.
3). Replace steel sleeve if it distortion, out of round, cracked.
4). Replace thrust bearing and dust cap if them damaged.