Check/adjust steering stop

AR33.25-W-0150D

Check/adjust steering stop

13.12.2019

Front axle

739.5 in model 956

Left steering stop, shown on left-hand drive vehicle

1

Stop screw

2

Jam nut

Right steering stop, shown on left-hand drive vehicle

1

Stop screw

2

Jam nut

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting

Only lift vehicle at the lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0032-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury from being trapped in the swivel range of steered axles

Ensure that no persons or objects are in the swivel range of all steered axles when turning the steering wheel. Do not stand in the swivel range of the additional steering axle when the engine is running.

AS46.00-Z-0002-01A

Topical note

Notes on maintenance and repair work

AH46.20-N-0001-01H

Topical note

Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle

AH00.60-N-0100-01B

Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths

AH00.00-P-0015-01CW



Check

1

Move front wheels to straight-ahead position.

2

Position wheels of front axle on center of turn plates.

AR00.60-W-2000-01H

3

Set scales of turn plates to  0°.

4

Turn steering to left up to end stop and hold in this position.

5.1

Read off angle on scale on turn plate of left wheel.

On left-hand drive vehicles

Steering angle of inner wheel

*BE33.25-N-1001-04D

If the specified angle is not achieved,



release counternut (2) of stop screw (1) on left steering knuckle, adjust steering stop by screwing in or unscrewing the stop screw (1), then lock stop bolt (1) with counternut (2).

 Jam nut to stop screw for steering stop

*BA33.25-N-1002-01I

5.2

Read off the angle on the scale of the turn plate of the left wheel and the distance between the drag link and the tire of the right front wheel.

On right-hand drive vehicles

Steering angle of inner wheel

*BE33.25-N-1001-04D

Distance, drag link to tire

*BE33.25-N-1002-04D

If the specified angle is not achieved or if the distance between the drag link and tire is too small,



release counternut (2) of stop screw (1) on left steering knuckle, adjust steering stop by screwing in or unscrewing the stop screw (1) taking the distance between the drag link and the tire into consideration, then secure stop screw (1) with counternut (2).

 Jam nut to stop screw for steering stop

*BA33.25-N-1002-01I

6

Turn steering to right up to end stop and hold in this position.

7.1

Read off the angle on the scale of the turn plate of the right wheel and the distance between the drag link and the tire of the left front wheel.

On left-hand drive vehicles

Steering angle of inner wheel

*BE33.25-N-1001-04D

Distance, drag link to tire

*BE33.25-N-1002-04D

If the specified angle is not achieved or if the distance between the drag link and tire is too small,



release counternut (2) of stop screw (1) on right steering knuckle, adjust steering stop by screwing in or unscrewing the stop screw (1) taking the distance between the drag link and the tire into consideration, then secure stop screw (1) with counternut (2).

 Jam nut to stop screw for steering stop

*BA33.25-N-1002-01I

7.2

Read off angle on scale on turn plate of right wheel.

On right-hand drive vehicles

Steering angle of inner wheel

*BE33.25-N-1001-04D

If the specified angle is not achieved,



release counternut (2) of stop screw (1) on right steering knuckle, adjust steering stop by screwing in or unscrewing the stop screw (1), then lock stop bolt (1) with counternut (2).

 Jam nut to stop screw for steering stop

*BA33.25-N-1002-01I

8

Move front wheels to straight-ahead position.

9

Check hydraulic steering limiter, adjust if necessary.

If the steering stop was readjusted.

AR46.20-W-1100NE

Check values for steering stop

Number

Designation

Front axle 739.5 in model 956

BE33.25-N-1001-04D

Steering angle of inner wheel

2/3-axle vehicles

Steel suspension

°

48 (0,5)

Air suspension

°

46 (0,5)

4-axle vehicles

1st front axle

°

­

2nd front axle

°

­

Check values for steering stop

Number

Designation

Front axle 739.5 in model 956

BE33.25-N-1002-04D

Distance, drag link to tire

mm

20

 Axle housing, steering knuckle

Number

Designation

Front axle 739.5 in model 956, 963, 964

BA33.25-N-1002-01I

Jam nut to stop screw for steering stop

M10

Nm

60

M12x1.5

Nm

95

M14x1.5

Nm

115

M16x1.5

Nm

120