How To Install The Hub And Bearings; Steer Cylinder - Genie Z-34/22 Service Manual

April 2016
How to Ins tall the H ub and Bearings
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 Install a new bearing grease seal into the hub
by pressing it evenly into the hub until it is
flush.
Note: Always replace the bearing grease seal when
removing the hub.
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 Fill the hub cavity with clean, fresh grease.
6 Place the outer bearing into the hub.
7 Install the washer and castle nut.
8 Tighten the castle nut to 158 ft-lbs / 214 Nm to
seat the bearings.
Note: Rotate the hub by hand while torquing the
castle nut to make sure the bearings seat properly.
9 Loosen the castle nut one full turn and then
torque to 35 ft-lbs / 47 Nm.
10 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.
11 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheel
assembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to
specification. Refer to Specifications, Machine
Torque Specifications.
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Steer Cylinder

How to Remove a Steer Cylinder
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steering cylinder. Cap the fittings.
2 Remove the pin retaining fastener, then
remove the clevis pin from each end of the
steer cylinder.
3 Remove the steer cylinder.
Z-34/22 Bi-Energy
Service Manual
Axle Components
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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