Tie Rod - Genie S-60 Service Manual

Section 7 • Repair Procedures
2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS
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Tie Rod

How to Remove the Tie Rod
1 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
clevis pins at each end of the tie rod, then
remove the clevis pins.
2 Remove the tie rod.
How to Perform the Toe-in
Adjustment
(before serial number 5043)
Perform this procedure on a
firm, level surface. Block the
non-steering tires and be sure
that the machine is in the
stowed position.
Machines manufactured after
serial number 5042 have non-
adjustable tie rods.
1 Straighten the steer wheels.
2 Measure the steer tires, front to front and back
to back, using a measuring fixture.
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3 Center a lifting jack of ample capacity under the
non-steering axle.
4 Raise the machine approximately 6 inches
(15 cm) and place blocks under the chassis for
support.
5 Loosen the jam nut on the adjustable end
of the tie rod.
6 Remove the pin retaining fasteners, then
remove the clevis pin from the adjustable end of
the tie rod.
7 Slide the tie rod off the yoke and adjust it by
turning the end.
8 Slide the tie rod onto the yoke. Install the
clevis pin, then install the retaining fasteners.
9 Tighten the jam nut against the tie rod.
10 Lower the machine and recheck the
front and back measurements (step 2).
If further adjustment is needed, repeat
steps 3 through 8.
Toe-in specification
Genie S-60 & Genie S-65
Third Edition • First Printing
One half turn on the adjustable
end equals approximately
(6.4 mm) change in the front
and rear measurements.
1
0 ± /
8
Part No. 65196
1
/ inch
8
inch (4 mm)