Vehicle Systems Disassembly & Assembly 45
6. Remove kingpin (8) and knuckle (9).
7. Remove spacer (11), bearing cup (13) and
bearing cone (12).
8. Check the condition of lip type seal (10). Replace
seal (10) with new if worn or damaged.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the remaining seal,
bearing and spacer in the other side of knuckle (9).
NOTICE
10. Lubricate the pins, king pins and bearings.
11. Install the steering knuckle, kingpins and
bearings in the reverse order of removal.
End By:
a. Install steer wheels.
Steer Axle
Remove & Install Steer Axle
Tools Needed A
Jack Stand 4
WARNING
Be sure the pressure in the hydraulic system is
released before any lines or hoses have been
disconnected.
1. Put the lift truck in position on tooling (A).
2. For the purpose of reassembly, put identification
marks on hoses (1). Disconnect hoses (1). Plug
and cap all openings to prevent contamination and
debris from entering the system.
3. Support the steer axle with a floor jack.
4. Loosen mounting bolts (2) until approximately two
bolt threads are left in the mounting bosses.
5. Lower the steer axle onto the bolt heads with the
floor jack.