7 - 82 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 52709First Edition • Second PrintingSection 7 • Repair Procedures2 Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not removethem.3 Block the non-steering wheels, and thencenter a lifting jack of ample capacity under thesteering axle.4 Raise the machine 6 inches (15 cm) and placeblocks under the chassis for support.5 Remove the lug nuts. Then remove the tireand wheel assembly.6 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from theyoke pivot pins. Do not remove the pins.7 Support and secure the yoke/hub assembly to alifting jack.2WD Steering Axle Components15-1Yoke and HubHow to Remove the Yokeand HubThe yoke installation utilizes bushings in the axleand a thrust washer that may require periodicreplacement.1 Remove the cotter pin from the steering cylinderrod-end clevis pin and remove the cotter pinfrom the tie rod clevis pin. Remove the clevispins.Always use a new cotter pin wheninstalling a clevis pin.a tie rodb steer axlec yoke pivot pind yokee hubf pivot ping steering cylindera bedfgcf
