jcb Groundhog 6x4 - Removal and Replacement; Replacement; Steering Rack Mountings

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Section H - Steering

Rack and Pinion Steering Gear

Removal and Replacement

H-8 H-8

9803/9390-2

Fig 2. Steer Rack Mounting (Left Side) and Universal

Joint Connection

Steering Rack Mountings

On the left hand side, the steering rack connects to the

chassis through the steer rack body 2-B. On the right hand

side, it is secured to the chassis by a U-shaped mounting

bracket at C, K

Fig 3. ( T H-8)

Fig 3. Steer Rack Mounting (Right Side)

5 Remove the fasteners from both mountings.

Separate the pinion shaft 5-X from the universal joint

and withdraw the steering rack assembly 4-D from

the vehicle.

Fig 4.

Fig 5.

Replacement

Note: Replacement is the reverse of removal, but note the

following:

1 Renew all self-locking nuts.

2 When installing the steering rack and column, tighten

the UJ bolts last.

3 Correctly torque tighten fasteners:

Table 1. Torque Settings

4 Check steering alignment.

Item Nm lbf ft

Track rod ends to kingpins (7/16” nut) 25 - 30 19 - 22

Track rod end locknut 55 -60 41 - 44

Steer rack to chassis TBA

Universal joints TBA