Maintenance Section
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Every 2000 Service Hours or Yearly
You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual,
before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.
Steer Wheel Bearings -
Reassemble
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 and gasket.
Typical Example
3. Remove the pin (1) and nut (2). Remove the
outer wheel bearing.
Typical Example
4. Remove the wheel assembly. Examine the
wheel for damage and wear. Replace the wheel
if necessary.
5. Remove the inner bearing. Clean and lubricate
the steering knuckle. Reassemble both the inner
and outer bearing cones.
6. Install the inner bearing. Lubricate the seal and
install the wheel assembly on the knuckle.
7. Install the outer wheel bearing and the outer nut.
8. Tighten the nut to 200
N·m (148 lb·ft), while
turning wheel hub to seat the bearing.
9. Install the pin.
10. Install the hub cap.
11. Raise the lift truck and remove the blocking
Lower the lift truck to the ground.