Spindles, Bearings, and Tie Rods Repair NOTE: If the bearing cone is being replaced, the bearing cup must be replaced. c. If necessary, remove the bearing cup. 5. Disassemble the top half of the spindle as follows:
GC/GLC120SVX; GC/GLC120VXPRS) (E818, F818) Remove
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a. Remove pin and O-ring from kingpin.
PUTTING THE LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS
b. Remove spacer, seal, and bearing cone.
The lift truck must be put on blocks for some types of maintenance and repair. The removal of the mast, drive axle, battery, or counterweight assemblies will cause large changes in the center of gravity. When the lift truck is put on blocks, put additional blocks in the following positions: • If the mast and drive axle are removed, put blocks under the counterweight so the lift truck cannot fall backward. • If the counterweight is removed, put blocks under the mast so that the lift truck cannot fall forward.
NOTE: If the bearing cone is being replaced, the bearing cup must be replaced. c. If necessary, remove the bearing cup. 6. Repeat the procedure for the other spindle and tie rod.
Assemble and Install 1. If new spindle bearings are installed, use a press to install new bearing cups into spindle. See Figure 24. Lubricate bearing cones and seal lips with grease. 2. Install bearings, seals, sleeves, and O-rings into spindle. If the groove pin was removed from the kingpin, install new groove pin. Apply grease to kingpin. Position spindle in axle and install kingpin. 3. Install lock nut onto kingpin and tighten lock nut to 90 N•m (66.4 lbf ft). Completely loosen lock nut, then tighten to 34 N•m (25 lbf ft). Tighten castle nut until new cotter pin can be installed. 4. Install tie rod to spindle housing. Align holes and place lubricated pin into the spindle and tie rod. Install the two snap rings on top and bottom of pin. 5. If removed, install the bearings and install the wheel. See section Steering Axle Assembly Repair, Assemble. 6. Repeat the procedure for the other spindle and tie rod. 7. Remove the lift truck from blocks.
TIE RODS GLC20-35VX (GC/GLC040-070VX, GC/GLC055SVX) (A910), and GLC40, 45, 55VX; GLC55SVX; (GC/GLC080, 100, 120VX; GC/GLC080, 100VXBCS;
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Put the lift truck on blocks on a solid, even, and level surface. Verify the blocks or stands have enough capacity to hold the lift truck. Use additional blocks next to the tires as necessary to prevent movement of the lift truck. Verify the lifting devices used during repairs can lift the weight of the parts and assemblies. See the Operating Manual or Periodic Maintenance section for your lift truck model, for the procedures to put the lift truck on blocks. 1. Put the lift truck on blocks. 2. Remove the wheel and bearings. See Steering Axle Assembly Repair, Disassemble.
CAUTION DO NOT hit the threads or the nut of the tie rod. 3. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut. Discard cotter pin. Use a puller to remove the tie rod end from the spindle arm. To loosen the tie rod end, place a hammer behind the arm to hold the arm. Hit the spindle arm with another large hammer. See Figure 19 for lift truck models • GLC20-35VX (GC/GLC040-070VX, GC/GLC055SVX) (A910) See Figure 20 for lift truck models • GLC40, 45, 55VX; GLC55SVX; (GC/GLC080, 100, 120VX; GC/GLC080, 100VXBCS; GC/GLC120SVX; GC/GLC120VXPRS) (E818, F818)