March 2021
Service and Repair Manual
Steer Axle Components
Part No. 1272217GT
GS
™
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How to Remove a Drive Motor
1 Block the non-steer tires.
2 Remove the cotter pin from the wheel castle
nut of the motor to be removed.
3 Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new
one when removing the castle nut.
4 Loosen the wheel castle nut. Do not remove
it.
5 Raise the machine approximately 2 inches /
5 cm. Place blocks under the chassis for
support.
Crushing hazard. The chassis
will fall if not properly supported.
6 Remove the wheel castle nut. Remove the
wheel.
7 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.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
8 Remove the drive motor mounting fasteners.
Remove the motor.
Torque specifications
Drive motor mounting fasteners,
dry
75 ft-lbs
101.7 Nm
Drive motor mounting fasteners,
lubricated
56 ft-lbs
76.3 Nm
6-2
Steer Cylinder
How to Remove the Steer
Cylinder
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications,
Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Block the non-steer tires.
2 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
rod-end pivot pin. Remove the pivot pin.
Note: While removing the pin retaining fasteners,
take note of the quantity and location of the
spacers when removing the pivot pin.
3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
barrel-end pivot pin. Remove the pin.
Note: While removing the pin retaining fasteners,
take note of the quantity and location of the
spacers when removing the pivot pin.
4 Remove the steer cylinder from the machine.
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steer cylinder. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
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.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.