Steer Axle Components; Yoke And Drive Motor - Terex Genie GS-1532 Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual

Steer Axle Components

6-1

Yoke and Drive Motor

How to Remove the Yoke and
Drive Motor
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Block the non-steer tires.
2 Remove the cotter pin from the wheel castle
nut.
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when removing the castle nut.
3 Loosen the wheel castle nut. Do not remove
it.
4 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis at
the steer end of the machine.
5 Raise the machine approximately 6 inches /
15 cm. Place blocks under the chassis for
support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis
will fall if not properly supported.
6 Remove the wheel castle nut. Remove the
wheel.
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7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
on the drive motor. Cap the fittings on the
drive motor.
8 Support and secure the yoke assembly to an
appropriate lifting device.
9 Remove the retaining fastener from the steer
link at the yoke assembly.
Note: While removing the retaining fasteners, take
note of the quantity and location of the spacers
when disconnecting the steer link from the yoke
assembly.
10 Remove the retaining fastener from the top of
the yoke pivot shaft.
Note: The pivot shaft retaining fastener is located
above the main deck.
11 Lower the yoke assembly out of the chassis.
GS ™ -30 • 32 • 46 • 47
March 2021
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to
squirt or spray.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
Bodily injury hazard. The
yoke/motor assembly may fall if
not properly supported when it is
removed from the chassis.
Part No. 1272217GT