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Maintenance Section
Steer Wheel Bearings - Repack
Park the lift truck level with the forks lowered,
parking brake engaged, transmission in NEUTRAL
and the engine stopped.
Typical Example
1. Lift the steer wheels off the ground. Place
stands or blocking under the frame and steer axle
to support the lift truck.
2. Remove the hub cap.
Typical Example
3. Straighten the lockwasher tangs.
4. Remove the locknut, lockwasher and flat wash-
er. Remove the outer wheel bearing.
5. Remove the wheel assembly. Examine the seal
for damage and wear. Replace the seal if neces-
sary.
6. Remove the inner bearing. Clean and lubricate
the steering knuckle. Repack both the inner and
outer bearing cones.
7. Install the inner bearing. Lubricate the seal and
install the wheel assembly on the knuckle.
8. Install the outer wheel bearing and the outer
washer. Install a new lockwasher and fit the lock-
nut.
Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year
You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual,
before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.
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