2Wd Steer Axle Components; Yoke And Hub - Genie S-80 Service Manual

February 2012
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Yoke and Hub

How to Remove the Yoke
and Hub
1 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from both
the steering cylinder and the tie rod cylinder
pivot pins. Use a soft metal drift to remove the
pins.
2 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not remove
them.
3 Block the non-steer wheels and center a lifting
jack of ample capacity under the steer axle.
4 Raise the machine approximately
6 inches / 15 cm and place blocks under the
chassis for support.
5 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire and
wheel assembly.
6 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
yoke pivot pins.
7 Support and secure the yoke and hub assembly
to a lifting jack.
8 Use a slide hammer to remove the upper yoke
pivot pin, then use a soft metal drift to drive the
lower yoke pivot pin down and out.
9 Remove the yoke and hub assembly from the
machine.
Crushing hazard. The yoke and
hub assembly may become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported and secured to the
lifting jack when it is removed from
the machine.
Part No. 122985

2WD Steer Axle Components

S-80 • S-85 • S-80X
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
How to Remove the Hub
and Bearings
1 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not remove
them.
2 Block the non-steer wheels and center a lifting
jack of ample capacity under the steer axle.
3 Raise the machine approximately
6 inches / 15 cm and place blocks under the
chassis for support.
4 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire and
wheel assembly.
5 Remove the dust cap, cotter pin and castle nut.
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when installing the castle nut.
6 Pull the hub off the spindle. The washer and
outer bearing should fall loose from the hub.
7 Place the hub on a flat surface and gently pry
the bearing seal out of the hub. Remove the
rear bearing.
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