Steer Cylinder - Genie S-80 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
2WD STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
How to Install the Hub and
Bearings, 2WD Models
Note: 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 hazard. 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 158 ft-lbs / 214 Nm to
seat the bearing.
Note: Rotate the hub by hand while torquing the
castle nut to make sure the bearings seat properly.
8 Loosen the castle nut one turn, and then torque
to 35 ft-lbs / 47 Nm.
9 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin
to secure the castle nut.
Note: Always use a new cotter pin when installing
a castle nut.
10 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheel
assembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to
specification. Refer to Section 2, Specifications.
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Steer Cylinder

How to Remove a
Steer Cylinder
There are two identical steer cylinders that
work in parallel. They are part of the same
hydraulic circuit, but move in opposite directions.
The tie rod cylinder maintains equal movement of
the tires.
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or the
hose end must be replaced. All connections must
be torqued to specification during installation.
Refer to Section 2, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting
Torque Specifications .
1 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steer cylinder. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
2 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
steer cylinder pivot pins. Remove the pivot pin
from each end of the steer cylinder.
3 Remove the steer cylinder from the machine.
S-80 • S-85 • S-80X
February 2012
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.
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