Service Manual

Multi Pro 5800 ChassisPage 9 11
Removal (Fig. 7)
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch.
CAUTION
Before removing wheels or performing other
service, make sure machine is parked on a sol-
id, level surface such as a concrete floor. Al-
ways chock or block wheels. Use jack stands or
other appropriate load holding devices to sup-
port the raised machine. If the machine is not
properly supported, the machine may move or
fall, which may result in personal injury.
2. Jack front of machine off ground (see Jacking In-
structions in Chapter 1 Safety).
3. Remove front wheel assembly (see wheel removal
in this chapter).
4. Remove front wheel hub (see front wheel hub re-
moval in this chapter).
5. Remove tie rod end from spindle (see Tie Rod in this
section).
6. If left side spindle is being removed, separate hy-
draulic steering cylinder from spindle (see Steering Cyl-
inder in Chapter 5 Hydraulic System in this manual).
7. Remove washer head screw and flat washer that se-
cure king pin to front axle.
8. Support spindle assembly to prevent it from falling
during disassembly. Slide king pin from front axle and
spindle. Remove spindle from front axle.
9. Remove thrust bearing from top of spindle.
10.If needed, remove bushings and steering stop bolt
from spindle.
Installation (Fig. 7)
1. Clean all parts thoroughly before reassembly.
2. If removed, install bushings and steering stop bolt
into spindle.
3. Place thrust bearing in top of spindle. Top of bearing
is identified on bearing case.
4. Lubricate spindle bushings and position spindle to
front axle and install king pin. King pin must slide through
spindle freely and spindle must rotate freely on king pin.
5. Install washer head screw and flat washer to secure
king pin to front axle.
6. If left side spindle was removed, attach hydraulic
steering cylinder to spindle (see Steering Cylinder in
Chapter 4 Hydraulic System in this manual).
7. Secure tie rod end to spindle (see Tie Rod in this sec-
tion).
8. Install front wheel hub (see front wheel hub installa-
tion in this chapter).
9. Install front wheel assembly (see wheel installation
in this chapter).
10.Lubricate spindle grease fitting on front axle assem-
bly.
11. Lower machine to ground.
12.Check and adjust front wheel toein. Front wheel
toein should be from 1/8” to 1/4” (3.2 to 6.4 mm).
13.Adjust steering stop bolt on each spindle so that at
full turn, there is a gap from 1/16” to 1/8” (1.6 to 3.2 mm)
between the head of the stop bolt and the axle stop lug.
14.Verify that there is at least a 1/16” (1.6 mm) gap be-
tween the tie rod and front axle when turning full right to
left.
15.After assembly is complete, make sure that steering
components do not contact hoses and/or electrical har-
ness wires.