SERVICE MANUALSTEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMGB102 S30N1100(1)2002-01STEERING CHAIN/BEARING REMOVAL1. Drive the machine on a level ground.2. Turn the ignition key (10) to OFF position.3. Open the hood (21) and fix it with the support rod (36).4. Disconnect the battery electrical connector (38) and then close the hood (21).5. Remove the bumper (see the Advance bumper installation chapter).6. Remove the cover (A), unscrew the nut (B) and remove the steering wheel (C).7. Remove the screws (D) and move the selector (E).8. Remove the screws (F) and move the dashboard (G).9. Remove the screw (H) and the cover (I).10. Disconnect the dashboard (G) from the related electrical connections and remove it.11. Disconnect the selector (E) from the related electrical connection and remove it.12. After cutting the related clamps, disconnect the electrical cables fixed on the column (L).13. On a level ground and taking all necessary precautions, hook the machine at the front anchorages (33) bymeans of a proper lifting system and lift it 30 cm from the ground. Then securely fix it in this position.14. Unscrew the nut (M) and remove the front wheel (N).15. Disengage the lead-in wire (O) from the brake lever (P).16. Unscrew the six screws (Q) and remove the steering assembly (R).17. Loosen the screws (S) at the cabinet bench.Steering chain removal18. Open the steering chain (T) on the junction link and remove it.Steering bearing removal19. Remove the screw (U) and the washer (V); pull out the flange (Z) and then remove the steering bearings (AA).20. Install in the reverse order of removal, with the following change:– before tightening the screws (S), pull the crown (U) in the direction indicated by the arrow to tension thechain (T).