7 - 52 Genie Z-45/22 Part No. 32960Service Manual - Second EditionSection 7 - Repair Procedures2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTSHow to Install the Hub andBearing1 Be sure that the bearing is packed with grease.2 Place the large inner bearing into the rear ofthe hub.3 Press the bearing seal into the hub. Rest theseal on the hub, then press the seal evenly intothe hub until it is flush.4 Slide the hub onto the yoke spindle.Component damage hazard. Donot apply excessive force ordamage to the lip of the seal mayresult.5 Be sure that the outer bearing is packed withgrease, and place it into the hub.6 Install the washer and slotted nut.7 Tighten the slotted nut to 35 foot-pounds(47Nm).8 Loosen the slotted nut and then re-tighten to8 foot-pounds (11Nm).9 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the pin to lock itin.10 Install the dust cap, then the tire and wheelassembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to125 foot-pounds (169Nm).13-2Steering CylindersHow to Remove a SteeringCylinderThere 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 the hydraulic hoses from thesteering cylinder and plug them.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.2 Remove the cotter pin, then the clevis pin fromeach end of the steering cylinder.3 Remove the steering cylinder.Always use a new cotter pin whenre-installing a clevis pin.800-610-4101ActionRental.com
