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.