Textron Jacobsen SLF530 - 3 WD Option Steering Cylinder

7-18 673831-Rev A
STEERING
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3WD Option Steering Cylinder
Removal and Installation
See Figures 7-25 through 7-26.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the steering
cylinder, especially the hydraulic hose fittings.
Figure 7-25
NOTES
• Label all hydraulic hoses and record their locations to
ensure correct installation.
• Plug hydraulic hoses after disconnecting to prevent
loss of hydraulic oil.
3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (1 and 2) from steering
cylinder (11). Remove fittings (3).
4. Remove screw (4), anti-vibration washers (5), flat
washers (6) and nut (7).
5. Support the steering cylinder (11).
6. Remove four screws (8), lock washers (9) and flat
washers (10).
7. Remove steering cylinder (11).
Figure 7-26
NOTE
Record the number of turns required to remove rod end
from steering cylinder.
8. Remove rod end (13) and jam nut (12).
9. Remove pivot bolt (14) and anti-vibration washer (15)
from top and bottom of journal (16).
10. Slide steering cylinder out of journal (16).
11. Remove bushings (17) from steering cylinder.
Required Tools or Equipment
Ball Joint Removal Tool
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MAR0211
MAR0212
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