7 - 46 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 34032Service Manual - First EditionSection 7 - Repair ProceduresHow to Remove theHub and Bearings1 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not removethem.2 Block the non-steering wheels and place alifting jack under the steering axle.3 Raise the machine and place blocks underthe chassis for support.4 Remove the lug nuts. Then remove the tireand wheel assembly.5 Remove the dust cap, cotter pin andslotted nut.6 Pull the hub off the spindle. The washer andouter bearing should fall loose from the hub.7 Place the hub on a flat surface and gently prythe bearing seal out of the hub. Remove therear bearing.How to Install theHub and BearingsWhen replacing a wheel bearing,both the inner and outer bearingsincluding the pressed-in racesmust be replaced.1 Be sure that both bearings are packedwith grease.2 Place the large inner bearing into the rearof the hub.3 Press the bearing seal evenly into the hubuntil it is flush.4 Slide the hub onto the yoke spindle.Component damage. Do notapply excessive force or damageto the lip of the seal may occur.5 Place the outer bearing into the hub.13-2Steering CylindersHow to Remove aSteering CylinderThere are two identical steering cylinders thatwork in parallel. They are part of the samehydraulic circuit, but move in opposite directions.The tie rod maintains equal movement of the tires.Bushings are used at both ends of each steeringcylinder clevis.1 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses fromthe steering cylinder. Cap the fittings.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.2 Remove the pin retaining fasteners. Thenremove the pivot pin from each end of thesteering cylinder.3 Remove the steering cylinder.2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS6 Install the washer and slotted nut.7 Tighten the slotted nut to 35 foot-pounds(47 Nm).8 Loosen the slotted nut, then re-tighten to8 foot-pounds (11 Nm).9 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pinto lock it in.10 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheelassembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to420 foot-pounds (569.5 Nm).
