1 | Centering cylinder |
2 | Hydraulic line (synchronization line) |
3 | Castle nut |
4 | Hydraulic line |
5 | Hydraulic line |
6 | Castle nut |
7 | Cotter pin |
8 | Pitman arm |
9 | Bracket |
W46.80-0014-06
Danger ! | Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure.Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid. | Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. | |
| Remove/install | ||
1 | Depressurize hydraulic system | Open hydraulic line (5) on centering cylinder (1) slowly and collect any hydraulic fluid which runs out in a suitable container. | |
2 | Detach hydraulic lines (2, 4, 5) from centering cylinder (1) | Union nut, hydraulic line to centering cylinder | |
3 | Detach centering cylinder (1) from bracket (9) and steering arm (8) | Installation: Secure the castle nuts (3, 6) with a new cotter pin (7). | |
Nut, ball joint to bracket (centering cylinder) | |||
Nut, ball joint to steering gear pitman arm (centering cylinder) | |||
4 | Install in the reverse order | ||
5 | Bleeding air from auxiliary steering circuit | ||
6 | Check straight-ahead position of additional steering axle using wheel alignment equipment; adjust if necessary | Only if a new centering cylinder (1) has been installed. | |
Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. | |||
7 | Tighten clamps on tie rod ends of centering cylinder (1) | Only if a new centering cylinder (1) has been installed. | |
Nut, clamp to ball joint (centering cylinder) |
Referenced documents
- ar4680w0004a Bleeding air from auxiliary steering circuit
- as0000z001301a Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure.Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid.