Steering and Controls

Control Arm Assembly

Section 7.Component Procedures

Steering and Controls Control Arm Assembly

Item Description

Item Description

1Arm Angle Proximity Switch Assembly10P-Clamp

2Stem Mount11Plastic Washer

3Handle Pivot Pin12Screw, Button Socket Head

4Handle Stem13Cable Tie

5Bearing Race14Bolt, Shoulder

6Set Screw16Bumper Stop

7Torsion Spring17Grommet

8Bearing18Screw

9Spring Sleeve19Screw

Control Arm Removal

Park the truck on a level surface and make sure all wheels are blocked to prevent accidental movement.

NOTE: Callouts in this procedure refer to the illustration on page7-12 .

1.Release pressure in the hydraulic system by pressing the lowering button on control head.

2.If equipped with the optional keypad, press the red OFF ( O ) key. Place the Main ON/OFF Switch in the OFF position. Disconnect the battery connector from the truck.

3.Remove the lower and grille covers.

4.Remove the screws [14] securing the control handle bumper stop [16].

5.Remove the control handle bumper stop [16] and lay to one side.

6.Disconnect the wiring harness connector.

7.Remove the screw [12] and P-Clamp [10].

8.Remove the set screw [6] and remove the pin [3].

9.Carefully remove the control arm handle stem [4].

Control Arm Installation

NOTE: Callouts in this procedure refer to the illustration on page7-12

1.Position the control arm handle stem [4] on the stem mount [2].

2.Slide pin [3] through the stem mount [2], and the handle stem [4] assembly. Make sure to align the hole in the pin with the hole in the stem mount [2].

3.Install the set screw [8] into the hole in pin [3]. Tighten the set screw, then tap the end of the pin to make sure it is seated correctly.

4.Route the handle cable between the spring sleeve flange [9] and the plastic washer [11]. Reconnect the handle harness connector.

5.Install screw [12] and the P-Clamp [10] to secure the handle harness. Torque screw to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

6.Adjust the angle arm proximity switch (see page7-57).

7.Install cable tie [13] to secure angle arm proximity switch cable to handle harness.

8.Install the control handle bumper stop [16]. Secure with screws [14].

9.Install the lower and grille covers.

10.Remove the blocks securing the truck.

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11.Reconnect the battery connector. Place the Main ON/OFF Switch in the ON position. If equipped with the optional keypad, enter your PIN-key code and then press the green ON ( | ) key.

12.Test the operation of the truck.