NMC-WOLLARD 2021Truax Blvd., Eau Claire, WI 54703, Phone (715) 835-3151, Fax (715) 835-6625
M140 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46054
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AUGUST 31, 2008
2. Remove steering column cover and pitman arm cover, if applicable.
4. Loosen pinch bolt on coupling on lower end of steering column.
5. Disconnect drag link at steering gear end.
6. Remove pitman arm nut and washer. Remove arm from steering gear.
7. Remove capscrews and washers securing steering gear to frame mounting
bracket. Disconnect steering gear from coupling on column and remove
from vehicle.
3.9.2 Installation
1. Position steering gear assembly on frame bracket and engage gear
shaft with coupling on lower end of steering column. Secure to bracket with
capscrews and washers. Tighten capscrews to 45 ft./lbs.
2. Tighten pinch bolt on steering gear coupling.
to power steering pump.
hose clamps.
5. Install pitman arm on gear shaft. Install hex nut and washer. Tighten hex
nut to 188 ft./lbs.
6. Install drag link and grease the link.
7. Bleed the system according to 2-1 - 1.12.
8. Install steering column cover and pitman arm cover, if applicable.
3.10 POWER STEERING PUMP
Repair of the power steering pump is not recommended. If the pump does not
function properly or leaks, replace the entire unit.
3.10.1 Removal
1. Disconnect hoses at steering pump and secure in raised position to prevent
contaminants.
2. Remove capscrews that allow power steering pump to pivot. (Saginaw belt
driven pump) or attach it to the engine (direct engine driven pump) Remove
belt (Saginaw) and pump.
3. Remove pulley from pump shaft Saginaw.