Haulotte Group OPTIMUM 1931 E, Maintenance Book

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Chassis
Removal / replacement of steering pivot assembly
MS0090
3 - Removal
N.B.-:-T
HIS PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN OVERHEAD CRANE BUT COULD EQUALLY BE PERFORMED
USING A FORKLIFT
.
N.B.-:-I
F THE WHEEL IS GOING TO BE REMOVED
,
THE NUT MUST BE LOOSENED BEFORE THE MACHINE IS LIFTED OFF
THE GROUND
,
IF NOT IT IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD THE WHEEL
.
• Isolate the main power by activating the battery isolation switch and
disconnect any other sources of electrical energy (battery charger for
example)
• Lift the machine approx 20 cm / 8 in off the ground, to have enough
height to remove the pivot, and place the machine on blocks.
For the left side pivot the steering sensor needs to be removed first :
• Unscrew the nuts holding the cover and remove the cover.
• Loosen the grub screw that locks the steering sensor shaft ( A ).
• Lift the sensor and support out together ( B ).