Group 26, Steer Axle
SM 765, Dec ’06 Steering Cylinder Removal and Replacement • 26-5-3
3. Rotate steering link into cylinder rod end and align
bearing hole with rod end.
4. Tap pin through steer link bearing hole with snap
ring groove on lower end.
IMP
RTANT
Make sure bearing is properly aligned with
pin in the hole.
5. Install the snap ring to the steering link pin.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for rod end-to-steering link con-
nection for opposite side.
7. Clean and replace hydraulic hoses on correct, clean,
cylinder fittings. See Group 40, Hydraulic Fitting
Tightening Procedure” for replacement procedures.
8. Check to be sure all lube fittings are installed. Fill all
lubrication points with correct lubricant. See recom-
mended greasing procedure above.
9. Test function of steer cylinder before returning the
truck to service.
Replace fittings.