Section 4 • Repair ProceduresJanuary 2012Part No. 228901 GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47 4 - 356-1Yoke and Drive MotorHow to Remove the Yokeand Drive Motor AssemblyWhen removing a hose assembly or fitting, thefitting and/or hose end must be torqued tospecification during installation. Refer to Section 2,Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque Specifications.1 Block the non-steer wheels.2 Remove the cotter pin from the wheel castlenut.Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new onewhen removing the castle nut.3 Loosen the wheel castle nut. Do not remove it.4 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis atthe steer end of the machine.5 Raise the machine approximately6 inches / 15 cm. Place blocks under thechassis for support.Crushing hazard. The chassiscould fall if not properly supported.6 Remove the wheel castle nut. Remove thewheel.7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoseson the drive motor. Cap the fittings on the drivemotor.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil to squirtor spray.Component damage hazard.Hoses can be damaged if they arekinked or pinched.8 Support and secure the yoke assembly to anappropriate lifting device.9 Remove the retaining fastener from the steerlink at the yoke assembly.Note: While removing the retaining fasteners, takenote of the quantity and location of the spacerswhen disconnecting the steer link from the yokeassembly.10 Remove the retaining fastener from the top ofthe yoke pivot shaft.Note: The pivot shaft retaining fastener is locatedabove the main deck.11 Lower the yoke assembly out of the chassis.Bodily injury hazard. The yoke/motor assembly may fall if notproperly supported when it isremoved from the chassis.Steer Axle Components
