4000 YRM 1509
Assemble
1. Install the bearing in the top plate and install the
retaining ring.
2. Install the top plate onto the pivot frame. Install
the retaining ring and dust plug.
3. If removed, install the wheel frame into the pivot
frame. Install the pivot bolt and tighten the lock
nut to 85 N•m (63 lbf ft).
4. Install the dust covers, spacers, bearings, and
bushing into the caster wheel.
REMOVE
1. Move the lift truck to a safe and level area.
2. Use the lift button to raise the lift truck to its maxi-
mum height.
3. Put blocks under both forks and on both side
(front and back) of the drive tire to prevent move-
ment of the lift truck. See the section
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Periodic Maintenance 8000YRM1510
for lift truck model A249
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Periodic Maintenance 8000YRM1666
for lift truck model A245
4. Press the lower button to relieve pressure from
the hydraulic system.
5. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and dis-
connect the battery.
6. Remove the capscrew retaining the rear link pivot
pin to the fork frame. See Figure 5.
7. Remove the rear link pivot pin. This will allow the
rear link to drop below the fork frame and allow
the removal of the pull rod pin.
8. Drive the retaining pin out of the rear link and re-
move the pull rod pin. See Figure 6.
9. Remove the rear link and load wheel assembly
from the lift truck.
Rear Link and Load Wheel Assembly
Rear Link and Load Wheel Assembly
5. Align the caster wheel within the wheel frame and
insert the axle.
6. Install the adjusters into the wheel frame and lock
in place with the axle capscrews.
7. Align the four holes in the top plate with the holes
in the lift truck frame. Install the capscrews, wash-
ers, and nuts removed during disassembly.
1. REAR LINK PIVOT PIN
2. CAPSCREW
Figure 5. Fork Pin Removal
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