1.
Remove the capscrew and washers from the bottom of
the steer motor gear.
2.
Slide the gear from the motor shaft and recover the
Woodruff key.
NOTE:
Make sure the groove in the gear is aligned with
the Woodruff key when installing.
3.
Install the Woodruff key into the groove in the motor
shaft and install the steer gear onto the shaft and key.
4.
Install the washers and capscrew securing gear to shaft
as removed.
Gearbox/Complete Assembly, Replace
Refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 for the following proce-
dures.
CAUTION
Very small variations of gear installations can pre-
vent steering systems from operating properly.
1.
Mark the articulating shaft lower pinion gear and the
steer gear so it can be reassembled in the exact same
place. Refer to Articulating Shaft and Pinions (Power
Assist Models) for more information.
2.
Remove the steering motor gear. See Steer Motor
Gear, Replace.
NOTE:
The screws that secure the steer motor also secure
the articulating shaft lower bearing bracket to the drive unit
housing.
3.
Remove the four screws securing the steer motor to the
drive unit housing. Secure the articulating shaft and
bearing bracket out of the way.
4.
Remove the steer motor assembly from the lift truck.
Repair or replace as necessary.
1. STEER MOTOR
2. GEARBOX
3. WASHER
4. CAPSCREW
5. SHAFT
6. WOODRUFF KEY
Figure 14. Steer Motor
1600 SRM 1637
Steer Motor Assembly
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