Axle Components; Hub And Bearings, 2Wd Models - Genie Z-60/34 Service Manual

November 2003
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Hub and Bearings, 2WD Models

How to Remove the
Hub and Bearings, 2WD Models
1 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not remove
them.
2 Block the non-steering wheels and place a
lifting jack of ample capacity under the steer
axle.
3 Raise the machine 6 inches / 15 cm and place
blocks under the chassis for support.
Crushing hazard. The machine
may fall if not properly supported.
4 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire and
wheel assembly.
5 Remove the dust cap, cotter pin and
castle nut.
Always use a new cotter pin when
installing a 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.
8 Remove the rear bearing.
Part No. 75861

Axle Components

How to Install the Hub and
Bearings, 2WD Models
1 Be sure that both bearings are packed
with clean, fresh grease.
2 Place the large inner bearing into the rear
of the hub.
3 Press the bearing seal evenly into the hub
until it is flush.
4 Slide the hub onto the yoke spindle.
5 Place the outer bearing into the hub.
6 Install the washer and castle nut.
7 Tighten the castle nut to 35 ft-lbs / 47 Nm to
seat the bearing.
8 Fully loosen the castle nut, then re-tighten to
8 ft-lbs / 11 Nm.
9 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin
to secure the castle nut.
10 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheel
assembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to
specification. Refer to Section 2, Specifications.
Genie Z-60/34
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
When replacing a wheel bearing,
both the inner and outer bearings
including the pressed-in races
must be replaced.
Component damage. Do not
apply excessive force or damage
to the lip of the seal may occur.
Always use a new cotter pin when
installing a castle nut.
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