Front Axle
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MB-150-03
B0-150-00 and MX-016-00
REPLACE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
1: Set the park brake.
2: Disconnect the batteries.
3: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
4: Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the hub.
Refer to the Tire/Wheel section for information
regarding removing the tire/wheel assembly.
5: Remove the hub dust cap, cotter pin, and spindle
nut.
6: Remove the hub from the steering knuckle.
Note: For a front disc brake option you must
remove the brake body before removing
the hub. Refer to the Brakes section for
information regarding the removal of the
brake body.
7: Thoroughly clean all grease from the inside of the
hub and the bearings.
8: Inspect and replace the races and bearings as a
set.
Note: It is recommended to replace all four
bearings and races in the left and right
wheels as a set.
9: Assemble in reverse order, using new grease
seals.
a. Pack inner and outer bearings with grease.
b. Adjust the bearing preload per specifications in
the Adjust Front Wheel Bearing procedure.
d. Install a new cotter pin.
10: Install the hub dust cap.
11: Reinstall the brake body. Refer to the Brakes
section for information regarding the installation
of the brake body.
12: Reinstall the tire/wheel. Refer to the Tire/Wheel
section for information regarding installing the
tire/wheel assembly
13: Lower the vehicle.
14: Reconnect the batteries.
15: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16: Release the park brake and test drive.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
REPLACE STEERING KNUCKLE
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tires
and Wheels section for information regarding
removing the tire/wheel assembly.
3: Remove the hub bearing cap, cotter pin and nut,
then remove the hub from the steering knuckle.
Note: For a front disc brake option you must
remove the brake body before removing
the hub. Refer to the Brakes section for
information regarding the removal of the
brake body. Do not remove the hydraulic
brake line from the brake body. If the brake
line is removed then it will be necessary to
bleed the brakes.
4: Remove the drag link and/or tie rod from the
steering knuckle. Refer to Replace the Ball Joints,
Tie Rods, Drag Link in this section for information
regarding removal of the drag link or tie rod.
5: While supporting the knuckle, remove the king
pin and thrust bearing.
6: Remove the knuckle from the axle.
7: Thoroughly clean and/or replace all bearings,
nuts, washers, and bushings.
Note: Both the left and right side bushings and
thrust bearings should be replaced as a set.
8: Assemble in reverse order.
a. Pack the thrust bearing with grease.
b. Tighten the king pin nut until all of the up and
down play is removed and the yoke rotates
freely. The rubber washer must compress slightly
to create a seal for the grease.
c. Refer to Replace Front Wheel Bearings for
information regarding proper tightening of the
spindle nut
d. Install new cotter pins.
9: Realign the wheels. Refer to the Steering section
for information regarding realignment of the front
wheels.
10: Lower the vehicle.
11: Reconnect the batteries.
12: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13: Release the park brake and test drive.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for B0-150-00
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MB 150 03 Introduction B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 Notes...
Page 20: ...PM Schedule Page 20 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 MB 150 03 Notes...
Page 21: ...Table of Contents Special Tool List Special Tool List Tool List 22 Troubleshooting Guide 23...
Page 24: ...Tool List Page 24 B0 150 00 and MX 016 00 MB 150 03 Notes...
Page 27: ...Lubrication Page 27 MB 150 03 B0 150 00 and MX 016 00 LUBRICATION DIAGRAM...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 MB 150 03 Notes...
Page 36: ...Front Axle Page 36 B0 150 00 and MX 016 00 MB 150 03 Notes...
Page 53: ...Steering Page 53 MB 150 03 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 72: ...Drive Motor Page 72 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 MB 150 03 Notes...
Page 78: ...Tires Wheels Page 78 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 MB 150 03 Notes...
Page 104: ...Replacement Parts Page 104 MB 150 03 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY...
Page 116: ...Replacement Parts Page 116 MB 150 03 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 FRAME AND BODY CAB...
Page 119: ...Replacement Parts Page 119 Not available at time of printing MB 150 03 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00...
Page 120: ...Replacement Parts Page 120 MB 150 03 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 LINKAGE THROTTLE AND BRAKE...
Page 134: ...Replacement Parts Page 134 MB 150 03 B0 015 00 and MX 016 00 Notes...