Tie Rod Cylinder - Genie S-80 Service Manual

Service Manual - First Edition
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Tie Rod Cylinder

How to Remove the
Tie Rod Cylinder
1 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses from
the tie rod cylinder. Cap the fittings.
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.
2 Remove the pin retaining fasteners, then
remove the pivot pin from each end of the tie
rod cylinder.
3 Remove the tie rod cylinder.
How to Perform the Toe-in
Adjustment
Perform this procedure on a
firm, level surface. Block the
non-steering tires and be sure
that the machine is in the
stowed position.
1 Straighten the steer wheels.
2 Measure the steer tires, front to front and back
to back, using a measuring fixture.
Part No. 34032
3 Loosen the jam nut on the adjustable end
of the tie rod cylinder.
4 Remove the pin retaining fasteners, then
remove the pivot pin from the adjustable end of
the tie rod cylinder.
5 Slide the tie rod cylinder off the yoke and adjust
it by turning the end.
6 Slide the tie rod onto the yoke. Install the
pivot pin, then install the retaining bolt.
7 Tighten the jam nut against the tie rod.
8 Recheck the front and back measurements
(step 2). If further adjustment is needed, repeat
steps 3 through 7.
Toe-in specification
Genie S-80 & Genie S-85
Section 7 - Repair Procedures
2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS
One turn on the adjustable end
equals approximately
(3.2 mm) change in the front
and rear measurements.
1
/ inch
8
1
0 ± / inch (6.35 mm)
8
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