Steering Cylinders - Genie Z-45/25 Service Manual

Section 7 • Repair Procedures
2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS
How to Install the
Hub and Bearings
When replacing a wheel bearing,
both the inner and outer bearings
including the pressed-in races
must be replaced.
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.
Component damage. Do not
apply excessive force or damage
to the lip of the seal may occur.
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 Loosen the castle nut, then re-tighten to
8 ft-lbs (11 Nm).
9 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin
to lock it in.
10 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheel
assembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to
125 ft-lbs (169.5 Nm).
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Steering Cylinders

How to Remove a
Steering Cylinder
There are two identical steering cylinders that
work in parallel. They are part of the same
hydraulic circuit, but move in opposite directions.
The tie rod maintains equal movement of the tires.
1 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steering cylinder. Cap the fittings on
the cylinder.
Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J
First Edition • Second Printing
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.
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. 52709