Steer Cylinder; Steer Bellcrank; Gradually. Do Not Allow Oil To Squirt - Genie GRC-12 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
7-2

Steer Cylinder

How to
Remove the Steer Cylinder
Note: 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 wheels at the non-steer end of the
machine.
2 Remove the steer cylinder hose guard bracket
from the machine.
3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
steer cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Remove the
pin.
Note: Observe and note the quantity and location
of the spacers when removing the pivot pin.
4 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
steer cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Remove the
pin.
Note: Observe and note the quantity and location
of the spacers when removing the pivot pin.
5 Remove the steer cylinder from the machine.
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steer 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.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they are
kinked or pinched.
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7-3

Steer Bellcrank

How to
Remove the Steer Bellcrank
1 Remove the steer cylinder. See 7-2, How to
Remove the Steer Cylinder.
2 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis at
the steer end of the machine.
3 Raise the machine approximately
14 inches / 36 cm. Place blocks under the
chassis for support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis
could fall if not properly supported.
4 Turn the yokes fully to one side of the machine.
5 Remove the fasteners securing the bell crank to
the steer yoke.
Note: Observe and note the quantity and location
of the spacers between the bellcrank and the steer
links.
6 Turn the yokes fully to the opposite side of the
machine.
Note: Observe and note the quantity and location
of the spacers between the bellcrank and the steer
links.
7 Remove the fasteners securing the bell crank to
the steer yoke.
8 Remove the bellcrank from the machine.
Note: Observe and note the quantity and location
of the spacers between the bellcrank and the steer
links.
GRC
September 2016
REV A
Part No. 227123