Steering Cylinders - Genie S-80 Service Manual

Section 7 - Repair Procedures
2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS
How to Remove the
Hub and Bearings
1 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not remove
them.
2 Block the non-steering wheels and place a
lifting jack under the steering axle.
3 Raise the machine and place blocks under
the chassis for support.
4 Remove the lug nuts. Then remove the tire
and wheel assembly.
5 Remove the dust cap, cotter pin and
slotted nut.
6 Pull the hub off the spindle. The washer and
outer bearing should fall loose from the hub.
7 Place the hub on a flat surface and gently pry
the bearing seal out of the hub. Remove the
rear bearing.
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 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.
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6 Install the washer and slotted nut.
7 Tighten the slotted nut to 35 foot-pounds
(47 Nm).
8 Loosen the slotted nut, then re-tighten to
8 foot-pounds (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
420 foot-pounds (569.5 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.
Bushings are used at both ends of each steering
cylinder clevis.
1 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses from
the steering cylinder. Cap the fittings.
2 Remove the pin retaining fasteners. Then
remove the pivot pin from each end of the
steering cylinder.
3 Remove the steering cylinder.
Genie S-80 & Genie S-85
Service Manual - First Edition
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. 34032