Section 4 • Repair Procedures
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GR-20J • GR-26J
Part No. 227656
September 2016
Steer Axle Components
10-1
Yoke
How to Remove the Yoke
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the fitting and/or hose end must be torqued to
specification during installation. Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Block the wheels at the non-steer end of the
machine.
2 Loosen the bolts of the wheel at the steer end of
the machine. Do not remove the bolts.
3 Center a lifting jack under the drive chassis at
the steer end of the machine.
4 Raise the machine approximately
6 inches / 15 cm. Place blocks under the
chassis for support. Lower the chassis onto
blocks.
Crushing hazard. The chassis
could fall if not properly supported.
5 Remove the bolts from the wheel at the steer
end of the machine. Remove the wheel from
the machine.
6 Support and secure the yoke assembly to an
appropriate lifting device.
7 Remove the top cir-clip from the pin at the
steering rod.
8 Remove the plastic cap above the yoke pivot
shaft. Set the cap to the side.
9
Ground control side:
Remove the steer
sensor from the yoke pivot.
10 Remove the retaining fasteners from the yoke
pivot shaft. Set the fasteners to the side.
11 Remove the yoke assembly from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The
yoke assembly may fall if not
properly supported when removed
from the machine.
