Terex Genie Z-62 Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual June 2022Axle Components82 Z ®-62/40 Part No. 1268555GTAxle C om po ne nts10-1 Oscillatin g Axle Cylin ders10-1Oscillating Axle CylindersThe oscillating axle cylinders extend and retractbetween the drive chassis and the oscillating axle.The cylinders are equipped with counterbalancevalves to prevent movement in the event of ahydraulic line failure. The valves are notadjustable.How to Remove an OscillatingAxle CylinderNote: Perform this procedure with the machine ona firm, level surface with the boom in the stowedposition.Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hoseend must be replaced. All connections must betorqued to specification during installation. Refer toSpecifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Rotate the turntable until the boom is betweenthe steer tires or tracks.2 Tag, disconnect and plug the oscillating axlecylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings onthe oscillate cylinder.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from therod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift toremove the pin.4 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead liftingdevice to the barrel end of the oscillatingcylinder.5 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thebarrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift toremove the pin.6 Remove the oscillate cylinder from themachine.Crushing hazard. The oscillatecylinder may becomeunbalanced and fall whenremoved from the machine if notproperly attached to the liftingdevice.