Genie Z-45/25 Service Manual page 431

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8 Place a rod through the upper yoke pivot pin
and twist to remove the pin, then use a soft
metal drift to drive the lower yoke pivot pin
down and out.
Crushing hazard. The yoke/hub
assembly may become
unbalanced and fall when the yoke
pivot pins are removed if it is not
properly supported and secured to
the lifting jack.
Torque specifications
Lug nut torque, dry
Lug nut torque, lubricated
Part No. 52709
125 ft-lbs 169.5 Nm
94 ft-lbs 127.4 Nm
Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J
Section 7 • Repair Procedures
2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS
How to Remove the
Hub and Bearings
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 steering
axle.
3 Raise the machine 6 inches (15 cm) and place
blocks under the chassis for support.
4 Remove the lug nuts. Then 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. Remove the
rear bearing.
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