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mast bearings

i have this hilo in the shop and today we found out the main mast bearings are going bad, 1 is loose already. i have been in maint for 40 years but never had to deal with the mast on a hilo. so the boss asked me if i could repair it and i said i did not know. so is there much to this? is that any videos showing how to get it done? i'm thinking if i lift the forks up and place a stand under the outside sections that the carriage section will be able to lower down far enough to get to the bearings but before i start the learning curve i figured i would ask. my guess is the boss is going to want to call in the man but then again i may be able to do this without much difficulties. so any suggestions on doing this? i have no manuals on this truck. i have done brakes axles starters hoses cylinders and steering but never bearings inside the mast. and as long as i'm there changing out the other 2 sections might as well be done. i'm thinking as i see no mounting from the outside area that the bearings are mounted from the inside and they may slip over bosses? thanks for any help in this area. bp.
  • Posted 6 Feb 2018 05:53
  • By corvairbob
  • joined 6 Feb'18 - 2 messages
  • Michigan, United States
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thanks brewski. more than likely we will just have the local hilo repairman do this. like i said i have worked on hilos but that is not my speciality at all.
  • Posted 6 Feb 2018 10:39
  • By corvairbob
  • joined 6 Feb'18 - 2 messages
  • Michigan, United States
Your best bet is to contact your local dealer and see if they will print of the mast section from their manual. Procedures are specific for the type of mast you are working on.
  • Posted 6 Feb 2018 09:05
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States

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