7-22 4203780 First Edition
STEERING
7
Figure 7-36
6. Remove cotter pin (8) and castle nut (9) from
steering cylinder (7).
7. Using a ball joint removal tool, remove the ball joint
from the steering arm. Remove the steering cylinder
(7) from the steering arm (6) and rear axle.
Figure 7-37
NOTES
• Record the location and orientation of the fittings
(11 and 12) before removing to ensure correct
installation.
• Record the orientation of the clamps (14 and 16)
before removing to ensure correct installation.
• Record the orientation of the ball joints (10 and 13)
before removing to ensure correct installation.
• Record the number of turns required to remove each
ball joint.
8. Remove fittings (11 and 12) from steering cylinder
(15).
9. Remove ball joints (10 and 13) and clamps (14 and
16) from steering cylinder (15).
10. Inspect ball joints. Replace as needed.
Installation Notes
• Install the steering cylinder by reversing the order of
removal.
• Using information recorded during disassembly,
install ball joints into tie rod with the correct number
of turns.
• Before installing the steering cylinder assembly,
verify that the ball joint tapers and the mating tapered
surfaces in the steering arm and rear axle are free of
burrs, dirt, and debris. DO NOT apply lubricant of any
kind to these surfaces.
• Tighten castle nuts (3 and 9) to 40 lb-ft (54 N·m).
Adjust (tighten) nuts as needed to align the slots with
the hole in the rod ends.
• Always install new cotter pins (4 and 8).
• Check hydraulic oil level. Add oil as needed.
• Start the machine and check for hydraulic leaks and
cylinder operation. Repair as necessary.
• Check steering toe-in adjustment. (See “Tie Rod
Adjustment” on page 7-4.)
TN1799
9
8
6
7
TN1802
14
15
16
10
11
12
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