Steer Axle Components - Genie Z45/25J Bi-Energy Service Manual Supplement

Service Manual Supplement

Steer Axle Components

Yoke and Hub
How to Remove the Yoke
and Hub
The yoke installation utilizes bushings in the axle
and a thrust washer that may require periodic
replacement.
1 Remove the cotter pin from the steer cylinder
rod-end clevis pin and remove the cotter pin
from the tie rod clevis pin. Remove the clevis
pins.
Note: Always use a new cotter pin when installing a
clevis pin.
a b
g
f
a tie rod
b steer axle
c yoke pivot pin
d yoke
e hub
f pivot pin
g steer cylinder
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c
d
f e
Self-Propelled Servicing Platform
2 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not remove them.
3 Block the non-steer wheels, and then center a
lifting jack of ample capacity under the steer
axle.
4 Raise the machine 6 inches / 15 cm and place
blocks under the chassis for support.
5 Remove the lug nuts. Remove the tire and
wheel assembly.
6 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
yoke pivot pins. Do not remove the pins.
7 Support and secure the yoke/hub assembly to a
lifting jack.
8 Place a rod through the upper yoke pivot pin
and twist to remove the pin. 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 not
properly supported and secured to
the lifting jack.
Torque specifications
Lug nut torque, dry
Lug nut torque, lubricated
November 2011
REV B
125 ft-lbs
169.5 Nm
94 ft-lbs
127.4 Nm
Part No. 107713