7 - 54 Genie Z-45/22 Part No. 32960Service Manual - Second EditionSection 7 - Repair Procedures14-1Yoke and HubHow to Remove the Yoke and HubThe yoke installation utilizes bushings and a thrustwasher that require periodic replacementdepending upon the application. The yoke must beremoved before the torque hub can be removed.The wheel motor is an integral part of the torquehub.1 Remove the cotter pin, then the clevis pin fromboth the steering cylinder and the tie rodweldment.ghfa axleb pin retainerc king pind yokee torque hubf cotter and clevis ping steering cylinderh tie rod2 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the wheelmotor and plug them. Cap the wheel motorhydraulic fittings.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.3 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not removethem.4 Block the non-steering wheels, and then centera lifting jack under the steering axle.5 Raise the machine 6 inches (15 cm) and placeblocks under the chassis.6 Remove the lug nuts, then the tire and wheelassembly.7 Remove the pin retainer from the king pin.8 Place a block between the oscillate cylinderlock-out wedge and the chassis on the sameside as the yoke/torque hub being serviced.a blockb torque hubc yoked axlee lock-out wedgef chassisef dac b4WD Steering Axle Componentsabdce800-610-4101ActionRental.com
