Linde E25 - Installing the Steering Axle

Service Training
Section 2.4
Page 14
2.4.1.7 INSTALLING THE STEERING AXLE
- Put two rubber axle blocks (10) on the centre axle.
- Install the steering axle (11) with the axle blocks (10) in the counterweight (3) from below, raise it slightly
until the axle blocks contact the counterweight and safely support it.
- Lead both hydraulic hoses through the counterweight into the battery compartment.
- Lead the steering sensor cables into the counterweight.
- Coat the steering fastening screws (8) with Loctite 243.
- Secure the two plates (9) and rubber axle mounts (10) with the screws (8).
- Torque the screws (8) to 195 Nm.
- On trucks without the higher driver’s seat, install the additional weight (4) in the counterweight from below
and safely support it.
- Install the first fastening screw (2) through the hole for the trailer coupling pin.
NOTE: On trucks from series 10/94, the mounting bolt (2) can be accessed from below at the ballast
weight (4).
- Install the second fastening screw (7) along with the plate (6).
- Tighten both screws.
- Connect the two steering cylinder hose lines to the appropriate pipelines.
- Connect the proximity switch connectors X6 and X7.
- Install the battery.
- Eliminate any air in the steering by operating the steering wheel through 10 complete travel cycles.
- Check the oil level in the oil reservoir and add oil, if necessary.
- Remount the wheels.
- Lower the truck to the ground.
- Torque opposite wheel bolts to 180 Nm.