August 2021 Service and Repair Manual
Steer Axle Components
Part No. 1309020GT GS
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6-1
Yoke Assembly
How to Remove the Yoke
Assembly
1 Block the non-steer tires.
2 Remove the cotter pin from the wheel castle
nut.
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when removing the castle nut.
3 Loosen the wheel castle nut. Do not remove
it.
4 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis at
the steer end of the machine.
5 Raise the machine approximately 6 inches /
15 cm. Place blocks under the chassis for
support.
6 Remove the wheel castle nut. Remove the
wheel.
7 Models with hydraulic drive: Tag, disconnect
and plug the hydraulic hoses on the drive
motor. Cap the fittings on the drive motor.
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to
squirt or spray.
8 Support and secure the yoke assembly to an
appropriate lifting device.
Bodily injury hazard. The yoke
assembly may fall if not
properly supported when it is
removed from the machine.
9 Remove the retaining fastener from the steer
link at the yoke assembly.
Note: While removing the retaining fasteners, take
note of the quantity and location of the spacers
when disconnecting the steer link from the yoke
assembly.
10 Remove the retaining fastener from the top of
the yoke pivot shaft.
Note: The pivot shaft retaining fastener is located
above the main deck.
11 Lower the yoke assembly out of the chassis.
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