“4069RT” Service and Parts ManualMarch 2014
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STEER CYLINDERS
S
TEER
C
YLINDERS
NOTE: Refer to Section 1 for seal replacement instructions.
Refer to Parts Section D and E for detailed parts list and illustration.
There are two double-acting steer cylinders on this machine. During operation,
cylinder(s) should not leak, but a slight damping at the rod seal is acceptable. The pins
and rod-end joints should be checked for wear.
• Clean all fittings before disconnecting hoses.
• Tag hoses for proper reassembly.
• Plug all openings to prevent contamination.
Refer to “Lift and Support The Machine” in the Introduction section for instructions and
safety precautions.
Removal
1. Raise and support the machine.
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses. Immediately cap and plug all openings to prevent con-
tamination.
Figure 3-5: Steer Cylinder
3. Remove the tie rod.
4. Remove the shoul-
der bolt that
secures the rod
end of the cylinder
to the steering
yoke. Swing the
steering yoke out of
the way.
5. Remove the locking
cotter pin from the
clevis pin that
secures the barrel
end of the cylinder
to the chassis.
6. Support the cylin-
der, then remove the pin. Remove the cylinder.
Installation
Installation is reverse of removal.
• Use Loctite
242 or equivalent on mounting bolts.
• Torque all bolts to specifications listed in the Introduction Section of this manual.
• To purge air from cylinder, cycle the steering system fully left and right 4-5 times.
ART_4496
Tie Rod
Steer Cylinder
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