Part No. 72972 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246 4 - 83June 2003 Section 4 • Repair ProceduresREV A STEER AXLE COMPONENTS8-2Steer CylinderHow to Remove theSteer CylinderWhen removing a hose assemblyor fitting, the O-ring on the fittingand/or hose end must be replacedand then torqued to specificationduring installation. Refer toSection Two,Hydraulic Hose andFitting Torque Specifications.1 Block the non-steer wheels.2 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the steering cylinder. Cap the fittings onthe cylinder.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.Component damage hazard.Hoses can be damaged if they arekinked or pinched.3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thebarrel-end pivot pin. Remove the pivot pin.Note the quantity and location ofthe spacers when removing thebarrel-end pivot pin.4 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from therod-end pivot pin. Remove the pin.Note the quantity and location ofthe spacers when removing therod-end pivot pin.5 Remove the steering cylinder from the machine.800-610-4101ActionRental.com
