Steering Cylinder - Genie Z-25/8 Service Manual

Section 7 • Repair Procedures
STEER AXLE COMPONENTS
8-2

Steering Cylinder

How to Remove the
Steering 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 and center a lifting
jack under the drive chassis at the steer end.
2 Raise the machine approximately 12 inches
(30 cm). Place blocks under the chassis for
support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis will
fall if it is not properly supported.
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3 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.
4 Remove the cotter pin from the barrel end
clevis pin. Remove the clevis pin.
Always use a new cotter pin when
installing a clevis pin.
5 Remove the cotter pin from the rod end clevis
pin. Remove the clevis pin.
Always use a new cotter pin when
installing a clevis pin.
6 Remove the steering cylinder from the
machine.
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