Steering Rod; Steer Angle Sensor - Genie GR-20J Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
10-3

Steering Rod

How to Remove the Steering Rod
1 Remove the steer cylinder. See 10-2, How to
Remove the Steer Cylinder.
2 Remove the top cir-clips securing the steering
rod to the steer yoke at both the ends of the
steering rod.
3 Lift the steering rod up and off of the yoke, and
remove the steering rod from the machine.
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10-4

Steer Angle Sensor

How to Replace the Steer Angle
Sensor
1 Adjust the wheels at the steer end of the
machine so they are in straight driving position.
2 Turn the key switch to off position and push in
the red Emergency Stop button to the off
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
3 Tag and disconnect the steer angle sensor wire
harness from the machine wire harness.
4 Remove the plastic cap above the steer yoke
pivot. Set the cap to the side.
5 Carefully remove the sensor activator pin from
the steer yoke pivot. Set the pin to the side.
Note: Inspect the sensor activator pin to confirm it
is not broken or twisted. If the sensor activator pin
is broken or twisted, it must be replaced. Note the
installation and orientation of the old sensor to be
sure the new one is installed correctly.
6 Remove the steer angle sensor retaining
fasteners. Remove the steer angle sensor
assembly.
7 Turn the key switch to platform control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
Note: Rotate the red Emergency Stop button at
platform control one quarter turn in a clockwise
direction to restore the power supply. The red
Emergency Stop button returns automatically to
the out, or on position.
GR-20J • GR-26J
September 2016
Part No. 227656