1. LOWER PINION SHAFT
2. BEARING
3. WOODRUFF KEY
4. LOWER PINION GEAR
5. WASHER
6. CAPSCREW
7. CAPSCREW
8. WASHER
9. STEER MOTOR GEAR
10. WOODRUFF KEY
11. SCREW
12. WASHER
13. BRACKET
14. STEER MOTOR
15. LOCK WASHER
Figure 15. Steer Motor Assembly
5.
If replacing the gearbox, remove the two screws and
washer securing the electric motor to the gearbox. Re-
move the gearbox from the motor and install the new
gearbox. Secure in place with two screws and washers
as removed.
6.
Position the steer motor assembly to the drive unit
housing as removed.
CAUTION
Very small variations can prevent steering sys-
tems from operating properly.
7.
Align the marks on the articulating shaft lower pinion
gear with the mark on the steer gear as removed. Refer
to Articulating Shaft and Pinions (Power Assist Mod-
els) for more information on gear alignment. Position
the lower bearing bracket to the drive unit housing as
removed and install four capscrews securing bracket
and steer motor to the drive unit housing.
NOTE:
Make sure the groove in the gear is aligned with
the Woodruff key when installing.
8.
Install the Woodruff key into the groove in the motor
shaft and install the steer gear onto the shaft and key.
9.
Install cover and floor mat as removed. See General-
General. Connect the battery and turn the key switch to
the
ON
position. Test for proper operation.
Steer Support Assembly
STANDARD STEERING
WARNING
The steering assembly and dash is heavy and re-
quires the use of an overhead lifting device to po-
sition it during removal and installation. Be sure
the overhead lifting device is adequate to lift the
steer support assembly.
The following instructions are for removing the entire steer
support assembly without disassembly. This procedure is
useful when the dash and control handle must be removed
for access to other parts of the lift truck such as when re-
moving the traction motor. Some items may be serviced
without removing the steer support assembly. Remove only
the components necessary to safely complete the required
service.
Remove (Complete Unit)
1.
Turn the key switch to the
OFF
position and discon-
nect battery. Remove the drive unit compartment cov-
ers.
2.
Discharge the capacitor. See Special Precautions in
this section.
3.
Remove the three screws securing the cover to the
steer support and lift the cover off.
Steer Support Assembly
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