3 wheel roughly 1980 vintage H30E..that runs like a champ. Problem is, the steer tire is so worn that it is getting low in back.
Since my old man body hates being down on the concrete these days I thought I better get a little information before I dig in because it doesn't seem obvious right off.
Forklift is up on blocks. Rear steer tire is mounted in what is basically a massive vertical steel cylinder. There is one hole on the cylinder side that looks like in a perfect world, it might be for a cross shaft. However, the whole unit does not turn far enough that a shaft could come out that hole--it'd hit the rear counterweight if one tried that.
Disconnect a steering linkage to get the extra inch or so that a shaft could be pulled out that hole? Some other method to get the tire off that I'm not seeing? I know there is something obvious I must be missing because they wouldn't have made it a nightmare to replace....or would they? :-)
Thanks for any advice you might be able to give. If someone has an image that tells the story, it would be fantastic. Yes, I need a manual but haven't gone there yet...and I've been screwed on "internet" manuals before so need a trustworthy source.
Appreciate your input.
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Just adding it to the thread in case someone else ever does a search.
The rear steer tire shaft is held in by 2 saddle clamps, each with 2 bolts on either side of the tire. They are removed from below. The bolts take a 1-1/8" socket and are fine thread so it seems like it is taking forever to get the bolt removed.
The saddle block which the bolts hold in place to clamp the shaft are quite large, at roughly 2" x 2" x 5"
Once the saddle clamps are removed, you need to jack the tail of the forklift quite high to roll the tire out with the shaft in place. It is held to the tire with a screw-on spacer and a castle washer to lock it on each side, similar to a front wheel bearing on a car. Bearings on each side are standard tapered roller bearings, 13687/13621 are the numbers of the cone and cup portion respectively.
That side-hole which makes it look like the shaft slips out sideways is a ruse to send you on a wild goose-chase. The only thing it is good for is holding the steering mechanism still while you crank with the ratchet to remove the large bolts mentioned above.
if you have the truck on jack stands that's good.
you can try turning the steering housing so the opening points underneath towards the front, you may have clearance for the axle in that direction. Use the hole in the frame after you get the retaining nut/snap ring off the axle to put a long enough bar through it and knock the axle out that way. Get a floor jack under the tire to take the pressure off the axle and it should slide out easier and will also catch the tire.
the only other way is to drop the steering unit out.
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