Steer Cylinder - Genie GS-2046 Service Manual

June 2003
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Steer Cylinder

How to Remove the
Steer Cylinder
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.
1 Block the non-steer wheels.
2 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steering cylinder. Cap the fittings on
the cylinder.
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.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they are
kinked or pinched.
3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
barrel-end pivot pin. Remove the pivot pin.
Note the quantity and location of
the spacers when removing the
barrel-end pivot pin.
Part No. 72972
4 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
5 Remove the steering cylinder from the machine.
Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
rod-end pivot pin. Remove the pin.
Note the quantity and location of
the spacers when removing the
rod-end pivot pin.
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