Part No. 32960 Genie Z-45/22 7 - 53Service Manual - Second Edition Section 7 - Repair Procedures13-3Tie RodHow to Remove the Tie RodWeldment1 Remove the cotter pins, then the clevis pinsfrom the ends of the tie rod.2 Remove the tie rod weldment.Always use a new cotter pin whenre-installing a clevis pin.How to Perform theTie Rod Toe-in AdjustmentPerform this procedure on afirm level surface. Block thenon-steering tires and be surethat the machine is in the fullystowed position.1 Measure 15 inches (38 cm) up from the groundon the front and rear of each steer tire andmake a reference mark at the center of the tire.2 Measure the distance from the reference pointson each tire: Front to front and back to back.3 Center a jack under the steering axle, thenraise the machine.4 Loosen the jam nut on the adjustable end of thetie rod.2WD STEERING AXLE COMPONENTS5 Remove the cotter pin, then remove the clevispin from the adjustable end of the tie rod.6 Slide the tie rod off the yoke and adjust it byturning the end.One half turn on the adjustableend equals a 3/16 inch (5 mm)change in the front to rearmeasurement.7 Slide the tie rod onto the yoke. Install the clevispin, then a new cotter pin.8 Tighten the jam nut against the tie rod.9 Lower the machine and recheck the frontand back measurements (step 2). If furtheradjustment is needed, repeat steps 3through 8.SpecificationsTie rod adjustment 1/4 inch (0.635 mm) toe-into 1/4 inch (0.635 mm) toe-out800-610-4101ActionRental.com
