7-18 4203781 First Edition
STEERING
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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.)
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