Steering Bellcrank - Genie Z-25/8 Service Manual

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Steering Bellcrank

How to Remove the
Steering Bellcrank
When removing a hose assembly
or fitting, the O-ring on the fitting
and/or hose end must be replaced
and then torqued to specification
during installation.
Refer to Section Two, Hydraulic
Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Block the non-steer wheels and center a lifting
jack under the drive chassis at the steer end.
2 Raise the machine approximately 12 inches
(30 cm). Place blocks under the chassis for
support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis will
fall if it is not properly supported.
3 Remove the cotter pin from the rod end clevis
pin of the steer cylinder. Remove the clevis pin.
Always use a new cotter pin when
installing a clevis pin.
4 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the ground controls side drive motor. Cap
the fittings on the drive motor.
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.
Part No. 41314 Genie Z-20/8N & Genie Z-20/8 & Genie Z-25/8
Section 7 • Repair Procedures
STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
5 Pull the hydraulic hoses from the ground
controls side drive motor out through the steer
bellcrank.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they are
kinked or pinched.
6 Remove the cotter pin from the bellcrank center
clevis pivot pin. Remove the clevis pin.
Always use a new cotter pin when
installing a clevis pin.
7 Remove the fasteners that attach the steer
links to the bellcrank.
8 Remove the bellcrank from the machine out the
ground controls side of the machine.
How to Perform the Toe-in
Adjustment
Z-25/8 after serial number 211
Z-20/8 after serial number 121
Z-20/8N after serial number 895:
Always perform this procedure on
a firm, level, surface. Block the
non-steer wheels and be sure that
the unit is in the stowed position.
1 Straighten the ground control side steer wheel.
2 Measure the steer tires, front to front and back
to back, using a measuring device.
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