PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(R10/06) Y53-6007 – 133 –
Power
Steering
Steering gear Grease the trunnion bearing (EP NLGI #2 lithium-based, moly-filled, HD
grease).
X
Steering gear Grease the input shaft seal (EP NLGI #2 lithium-based, moly-filled, HD
grease).
X
Power assist cylinder Lubricate the ball joints. Inspect for leaking rod seals, damaged ball joint
boots, and damage to cylinder rod or barrel.
X
Hoses and tubes Check for leaks and chafing. X
Steering linkage Check all joints for excessive lash; replace as required (see page 183). X
Draglink tube clamp and ball
socket
Check the torque; tighten to specified torque value as required.
X X
Pitman arm clamp bolt and
nut
Check the torque; tighten to specified torque value as required.
X X
Steering intermediate shaft Check the torque on the pinch bolt and nut. X X
Steering intermediate shaft
U-joints (ON HIGHWAY)
Lubricate [EP NLGI #2 HD grease, +325° F to -10° F (+163° C to
-23° C) range].
X X
Steering intermediate shaft
U-joints (OFF HIGHWAY or
CITY DELIVERY)
Lubricate [EP NLGI #2 HD grease, +325° F to -10° F (+163° C to
-23° C) range]. X X
Table 2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
SYSTEM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE TASK
Recommended
PM Interval
I ABCDE