Service and Repair Manual September 2016Steer Axle Components94 GS-84 • GS-90 Part No. 1272222Steer A xle Co mpon ents9-1 Yoke As sem bly9-1Yoke and Drive MotorHow to R emove the Yoke and Drive MotorHow to Remove the Yoke andDrive MotorNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hoseend must be replaced. All connections must betorqued to specification during installation. Refer toSpecifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Block the non-steer wheels and center a liftingjack under the drive chassis at the steer end ofthe machine.2 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not removethem.3 Raise the machine approximately 2 inches /5 cm. Place blocks under the chassis forsupport.Crushing hazard. The chassiswill fall if not properly supported.4 Remove the wheel lug nuts. Remove the tireand wheel assembly.5 Remove the hose clamps retaining fastenersfrom the drive motor guard. Remove the hoseclamps.6 Remove the retaining fasteners from the drivemotor guard. Remove the drive motor guardfrom the yoke.7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hoses from thedrive 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 tosquirt or spray.8 Support and secure the yoke and drive motorassembly to a lifting jack.9 Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod clevispin.Note: Always use a new cotter pin when installing aclevis pin.10 Remove the retaining fastener from the steercylinder rod end pivot pin. Remove the pivotpin.11 Remove the retaining fastener from the loweryoke pivot pin.12 Place a rod through the pin and twist toremove the pin.13 Repeat steps 11 and 12 for the upper yokepivot pin.14 Remove the yoke and drive motor assemblyfrom the machine.Crushing hazard. The yoke anddrive motor assembly maybecome unbalanced and fall ifnot properly supported andsecured to the lifting jack when itis removed from the machine.
