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SECTION INDEX

STEERING

Section Title Section Number

Removal and Installation of Steering Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5001

Steering Specifications, Pressure Checks, and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5002
Steering Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5005
Center Pivot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5006
Auxiliary Steering Motor and Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5008

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STEERING

COMPONENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STEERING CONTROL VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AUXILIARY STEERING PRIORITY VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEERING PRIORITY VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AUXILIARY STEERING PUMP AND MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STEERING CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STEERING BACK PRESSURE VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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STEERING CONTROL VALVE

Removal STEP 7

STEP 1
Remove the cab skirts from the cab or canopy.

STEP 2
Remove all dirt and grease from steering control
valve.

STEP 3
Remove hydraulic reservoir fill cap, attach a vacuum
pump to the reservoir, start the pump.
BD06G245
STEP 4 Remove the mounting nut and washers from the
Tag hoses connected to steering control valve. steering shaft.

STEP 5 STEP 8

BD06G262 BD06G246
Disconnect hoses from steering control valve, cap or Remove the steering wheel from the shaft.
plug the fittings and hoses, turn off the vacuum
pump.
STEP 9
STEP 6

BD06G247

Remove the six mounting screws from the instrument

BD06G244
cover.
Remove the center cap from the steering wheel.

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STEP 10 STEP 13

BD06G248 BD06G258

Remove the five mounting screws for the left and Remove the two mounting screws from the lower
right hand trim. trim.

STEP 11 STEP 14

BD06G249 BD06G259

Disconnect the ignition switch, remove the right and Pull floor mat away from the column and remove the
left hand trim pieces from the column. lower trim from the column.

STEP 12 STEP 15

BD06G257 BD06G260

Remove the screw from the brace. Remove the two lower mounting screws from the
front vent.

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STEP 16 Installation
STEP 18

BD06G261

Remove the three vents from the front trim, remove

the three mounting bolts inside of the vent holes, BD06G264
remove the vent. Put the rubber bushing on the spacer with the
tapered end towards the steering valve.
STEP 17
STEP 19
Have an assistant push the valve into place while
turning the steering shaft, this will engage the
splines.

STEP 20

BD06G263

Remove the four mounting bolts for the steering

control valve.
IMPORTANT: Have an assistant support and
remove the valve while removing the mounting bolts.

BD06G263

Install and tighten the four mounting bolts for the

steering control valve.

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STEP 21 STEP 24

BD06G261 BD06G257

Install the front trim, install and tighten the three Install the screw into the brace.
mounting bolts inside of the vent holes, install three
vents into the front trim. STEP 25

STEP 22

BD06G249

Connect the ignition switch, install the right and left

BD06G260 hand trim pieces onto the column.
Install the two lower mounting screws that mount the
front vent to the cab. STEP 26

STEP 23

BD06G248

Install and tighten the five mounting screws for the

BD06G258 left and right hand trim.
Install the lower trim onto the column, instal and
tighten the two mounting screws mounting the lower
trim, place the floor mat into position.

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STEP 27 STEP 30

BD06G247 BD06G262

Install and tighten the six mounting screws for the Start the vacuum pump, remove the caps and plugs
instrument cover. the fittings and hoses. Connect hoses to steering
control valve according to the tags installed during
STEP 28 removal, remove and discard the tags.

STEP 31
Remove the vacuum pump from the reservoir, install
and tighten the reservoir fill cap.

STEP 32
Start and run the machine at low idle, turn the wheel
to full left and then to full right, stop the machine and
check for leaks.

STEP 33
BD06G245
Install the skirts onto the cab or canopy.
Install the steering wheel, install and tighten the
mounting nut and washers. STEP 34
Check fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. Add oil as
STEP 29 required. See Section 1002 for specifications.

BD06G244

Install the center cap on the steering wheel.

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AUXILIARY STEERING PRIORITY VALVE
Removal
1. Park loader on level ground and lower bucket to
ground. Put transmission in NEUTRAL, apply
parking brake, and shut down engine,
2. Put master disconnect switch in OFF position.
3. Remove all dirt and grease from auxiliary
steering priority valve and adjacent area. See
illustration on page 9.
4. Remove hydraulic reservoir fill cap.
5. Connect a vacuum pump to hydraulic reservoir.
6. Start vacuum pump.
7. Tag and disconnect suction hose from the
suction port (4) from auxiliary steering pump and
motor. Install a cap on the fitting and a plug in the
hose.
8. Tag and disconnect tank return tube (10) from
the priority valve. Install a cap on the elbow and
a plug in the tube.
9. Stop the vacuum pump.
10. Tag and disconnect the wiring from the steering
solenoid (8).
11. Tag and disconnect the wiring from the pressure
switch (3).
12. Tag and disconnect load sensing hose (2) from
auxiliary steering priority valve. Install a cap on
the elbow and a plug in the hose.
13. Tag and disconnect load sensing hose (1) from
the priority valve. Install a cap on the elbow and
a plug in the hose.
14. Tag and disconnect steering pressure hose (9)
from priority valve. Install a cap on the fitting and
a plug in the hose.
15. Tag and disconnect pressure hose (7) from
priority valve. Install a cap on the fitting and a
plug in the hose.
16. Loosen fitting (5) connected to elbow installed in
steering priority valve.
17. Support auxiliary steering priority valve. Remove
four nuts (6), cap screws, and washers.
18. Remove auxiliary steering priority valve.
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1. Connect and hand tighten fitting (5) to the elbow
in the steering priority valve.
2. Install cap screws, washers and nuts (6).
3. Tighten pressure tube fitting (5).
4. Tighten the nuts (6).
5. Connect and tighten pressure hose (7).
6. Connect and tighten steering pressure hose (9).
7. Connect and tighten steering load sensing hose
(1).
8. Connect and tighten load sensing hose (2).
9. Connect electrical connector to the pressure
switch (3).
10. Connect electrical connector to the steering
solenoid (8).
11. Start vacuum pump.
12. Connect and tighten tank return tube (10).
13. Connect and tighten hose to auxiliary steering
pump port (4).
14. Stop vacuum pump. Disconnect vacuum pump
from hydraulic reservoir.
15. Install fill cap on hydraulic reservoir.
16. Put battery disconnect switch in ON position.
Start engine and run at low idle for 30 seconds.
Stop engine and check for leaks.
17. Check to make sure priority valve operates
correctly. See Section 5002.
18. Check fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. Add oil as
required. See Section 1002 for specifications.
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1. STEERING LOAD SENSING HOSE TO PRIORITY VALVE 6. CAP SCREWS AND NUTS
2. STEERING LOAD SENSING HOSE TO STEERING VALVE 7. PRESSURE HOSE
3. PRESSURE SWITCH 8. STEERING SOLENOID
4. SUCTION PORT 9. STEERING PRESSURE HOSE
5. PUMP OUT PRESSURE TUBE FITTING 10. TANK RETURN TUBE
AUXILIARY STEERING PRIORITY VALVE ILLUSTRATION

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STEERING PRIORITY VALVE
Removal
1. Park loader on level ground and lower bucket to
ground. Put transmission in NEUTRAL, apply
parking brake, and shut down engine,
2. Put master disconnect switch in OFF position.
3. Remove all dirt and grease from steering priority
valve (7) and adjacent area. See illustration on
page 11.
4. Remove hydraulic reservoir fill cap.
5. Connect a vacuum pump to hydraulic reservoir.
6. Start vacuum pump.
7. Tag and disconnect all hoses connected to the
steering priority valve (7).
8. Loosen and remove eight bolts (4) and four spit
flanges (3).
9. Remove the high pressure pump discharge tube
(5), discard O-rings (6).
10. Support the steering priority valve (7), remove
mounting bolts (8).
11. Remove steering priority valve (7).
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1. Install bolts with washers (8) through priority
valve. Install new O-ring on top of priority valve
(not shown). Install priority valve (7) onto low
pressure pump, tighten bolts to37 to 48 Nm
(27 to 35.5 pound feet).
2. Install new O-rings (6) onto high pressure pump
discharge tube (5).
3. Place tube into position and intsall four split
flanges (3) and eight bolts (4) with washers,
tighten bolts.
4. Connect all hoses as tagged to the steering
priority valve (7).
5. Stop vacuum pump.
6. Disconnect vacuum pump from hydraulic
reservoir.
7. Install fill cap on hydraulic reservoir.
8. Put battery disconnect switch in ON position.
Start engine and run at low idle for 30 seconds.
Stop engine and check for leaks.
9. Check to make sure steering priority valve
operates correctly. See Section 5002.
10. Check fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. Add oil as
required. See Section 1002 for specifications.
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1. LOW PRESSURE PUMP (LOADER PUMP) 5. STEERING PUMP OUTPUT LINE

2. HIGH PRESSURE PUMP (STEERING PUMP) 6. O-RINGS
3. SPLIT FLANGE 7. STEERING PRIORITY VALVE
4. BOLT 8. BOLT
STEERING PRIORITY VALVE ILLUSTRATION

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AUXILIARY STEERING PUMP AND MOTOR
Removal
1. Park loader on level ground and lower bucket to
ground. Put transmission in NEUTRAL, apply
parking brake, and shut down engine,
2. Put master disconnect switch in OFF position.
3. Tag and disconnect two wiring harness (8) from
auxiliary steering pump and motor (7) solenoid.
See illustration on page 13.
4. Tag and disconnect positive cable (2) from B+
stud of auxiliary steering pump and motor (7).
5. Tag and disconnect ground cable (1) from
ground stud of auxiliary steering pump and motor
(7).
6. Remove hydraulic reservoir fill cap.
7. Connect a vacuum pump to hydraulic reservoir.
8. Start vacuum pump.
9. Disconnect suction hose (4) from auxiliary
steering pump and motor (7). Install a plug in
suction hose and cap on fitting.
10. Stop vacuum pump.
11. Loosen fittings on pressure tube (5).
12. Support auxiliary steering pump and motor (7).
Remove nuts (3), cap screws, and washers
securing auxiliary steering pump and motor (7).
13. Remove pressure tube (5) and auxiliary steering
pump and motor (7).
Installation
1. Position auxiliary steering pump and motor (7) on
its mounting plate while connecting and hand
tightening pressure tube (5) to auxiliary steering
priority valve (6). See illustration on page 13.
2. While supporting auxiliary steering pump and
motor (7) have an assistant install cap screws,
washers, and nuts (3) to secure auxiliary steering
pump and motor (7), tighten the nuts.
3. Tighten pressure tube (5) fittings securely.
4. Start vacuum pump.
5. Remove plug from suction hose (4) and cap from
elbow. Connect suction hose to elbow installed in
auxiliary steering pump and motor (7).
6. Stop and disconnect vacuum pump. Install fill
cap in hydraulic reservoir.
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7. Connect ground cable (1) to ground stud of
auxiliary steering pump and motor (7) following
tag installed during removal.
8. Connect positive cable (2) to B+ stud of auxiliary
steering pump and motor (7) following tag
installed during removal.
9. Connect wiring harness wires (8) to auxiliary
steering pump and motor (7) following tags
installed during removal.
10. Put master disconnect switch in ON position.
11. Start and run engine at low idle and raise bucket
500 mm (20 inches) above ground. Check that
auxiliary steering light on information center is
OFF.
IMPORTANT: In following Step, do not run auxiliary
steering pump and motor continuously for more than
20 seconds at a time without a two minute cool down.
12. With engine at low idle and machine steering
straight ahead, turn key switch to OFF position to
stop engine and then immediately back to ON
position (not START position). Auxiliary steering
pump and motor should start operating
immediately. Check that auxiliary steering light
on information center is ON and auxiliary
steering pump and motor is operating.
13. Turn steering wheel all the way to left and right to
make sure that auxiliary steering pump and
motor operates correctly.
14. Restart engine. Check that auxiliary steering light
on information center stays ON and auxiliary
steering pump and motor is operating. After
about three seconds motor should stop operating
and auxiliary steering light should go out.
15. Let engine run and allow batteries to recharge for
a minimum of 10 minutes.
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BC05M085

1. GROUND CABLE 4. SUCTION HOSE 7. AUXILIARY STEERING PUMP AND MOTOR

2. POSITIVE CABLE 5. PRESSURE TUBE 8. WIRING HARNESS
3. NUT (4) 6. AUXILIARY STEERING PRIORITY VALVE
AUXILIARY STEERING PUMP AND MOTOR ILLUSTRATION

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STEERING CYLINDER
Removal
1. Loosen the fill cap for the hydraulic reservoir to
release pressure in the reservoir, then tighten the
fill cap.
2. Disconnect grease hoses (1 and 16) from
steering cylinders (11). See illustration on page
15.
3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (2, 3, 9, and 10) from
steering cylinders (11).
4. Install a plug in each hose (2, 3, 9, and 10) to
prevent entry of foreign matter.
5. Remove locknut (15).
6. Remove cap screw (13).
7. Remove pin (12).
8. Remove washers (14).
9. Remove cap screw (8), washer (7), and spacer
(6) securing pivot pin (5) at rear of steering
cylinders (11).
10. Use a suitable driver and drive pivot pin (5) out of
steering cylinder (11).
11. Remove washer(s) (4) from between steering
cylinders (11) and rear frame of machine.
12. Remove steering cylinders (11).
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1. Put steering cylinders (11) in position in machine.
Make sure th at wa shers (4) are installed
between steering cylinder (11) and rear frame.
See illustration on page 15.
NOTE: Install a washer (4) on top and bottom of
steering cylinders (11) if possible. If only one washer
(4) can be installed, place washer (4) at bottom of
steering cylinders (11).
2. Make sure washers (14) are installed between
steering cylinders (11) and front frame of
machine.
3. Install the pivot pin (5) to secure rear of steering
cylinders (11) to machine frame. Install spacer
(6), washer (7), and cap screw (8) to secure pivot
pin (5).
4. Tighten cap screw (8).
5. Install pin (12) in front of steering cylinders (11).
Make sure that washers (14) are installed in
correct position.
6. Install cap screw (13) and new locknut (15) in
steering cylinders (11) rod end and pin (12).
Tighten locknut (15).
NOTE: Cap screw (13) should turn freely in hole
after tightening.
7. Connect hose assemblies (2, 3, 9, and 10) to
steering cylinders (11).
8. Connect grease hoses (1 and 16) to steering
cylinders (11).
9. Tighten hydraulic reservoir fill cap.
10. Start engine.
11. Turn steering wheel all the way to right and then
to the left several times.
12. Stop the engine. Check fluid level in hydraulic
reservoir. Add oil as required. See Section 1002
for specifications.
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1. GREASE HOSE 5. PIVOT PIN 9. HOSE ASSEMBLY 13. CAP SCREW

2. HOSE ASSEMBLY 6. SPACER 10. HOSE ASSEMBLY 14. WASHER
3. HOSE ASSEMBLY 7. WASHER 11. STEERING CYLINDER 15. LOCKNUT
4. WASHER 8. CAP SCREW 12. PIN 16. GREASE HOSE
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STEERING BACK PRESSURE VALVE
Removal
1. Remove the fill cap for the hydraulic reservoir to
release pressure in the reservoir, attach a
vacuum pump to the reservoir, start the pump.
2. Disconnect hoses 2 and 6 from the pressure
valve.
3. Remove the nuts, bolts and spacers from the
pressure vale, remove the valve from the
machine.
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1. Install the valve, bolts, spacers and nuts onto the
machine, tighten the bolts.
2. Install new O-rings onto the fittings of the hoses,
install and tighten the hoses.
3. Stop the vacuum pump, install and tighten the
reservoir filler cap.
4. Start and run the machine at low idle, turn the
steering wheel from full left lock to full right lock
holding the steering over relief.
5. Stop the machine and check for leaks.
6. Check fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. Add oil as
required. See Section 1002 for specifications.
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BS06G529

1. STEERING CONTROL VALVE 5. RELIEF VALVE

2. RETURN HOSE 6. RETURN HOSE TO FILTERS
3. PRESSURE HOSE 7. RETURN MANIFOLD
4. CONNECTOR M27 ORB

STEERING BACK PRESSURE VALVE ILLUSTRATION

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STEERING SPECIFICATIONS, PRESSURE CHECKS,

AND TROUBLESHOOTING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEERING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AUXILIARY STEERING SYSTEM PUMP TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AUXILIARY STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Understanding The Results Of The Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEERING PRIORITY VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pressure Setting Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pressure Setting Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEERING CYLINDER LEAK TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEERING BACK PRESSURE VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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SPECIAL TOOLS
B785789
OEM-1239 (CAS-10280) FLOWMETER
B797157
CAS-1808 FLOWMETER FITTING KIT
TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEERING SYSTEM
NOTE: The steering hydraulic schematic is included
in the hydraulic schematic. Refer to the rear pocket
of this manual.
1. Make sure the oil level in the hydraulic reservoir
is correct. Visually inspect the steering system
for leakage and damage.
2. The loader/steering pump differential pressure
must be properly adjusted. Refer to Section 8002
Testing and Adjusting the Loader/Steering Pump
differential Pressure.
3. Do the steering limit valve pressure test. Refer to
page 6. If the pressure is above or below
specifications, adjust the steering limit valve.
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B009638
CAS-1804 PRESSURE TEST FITTING KIT
4. Do the main hydraulic pump test. See Section
8002. If the main pump is bad, repair or replace
the main hydraulic pump.
5. Test the steering cylinders for leakage, refer to
instructions on page 8. If a steering cylinder is
leaking, repair or replace the steering cylinder.
6. If the steering system is noisy test the back
pressure relief valve, refer to instructions on
page 9.
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AUXILIARY STEERING SYSTEM PUMP TEST

Equipment Required
6. Connect the ammeter clamp (1) to the cable as
1. CAS- 10280 Flowmeter in illustration.
2. CAS-1808 Flowmeter fitting kit

Test Procedure
1. Install articulation lock.

BB830300

1. AMMETER CLAMP
7. Make sure that the parking brake is applied and
1 the bucket is on the floor.

BD03A040
1. ARTICULATION LOCK
NOTE: When performing this pressure check,
always be sure the articulation lock is in place,
especially when working in the articulation joint
areas.
2. Loosen and remove the outlet hose to the
Auxiliary Steering Pump from the Auxiliary
Steering Priority Valve.
3. Install a plug into the Auxiliary Steering Priority
Valve.
4. Connect the inlet of the flowmeter to the outlet
line of the Auxiliary Steering Pump.
5. Install the outlet hose of the flowmeter in the
hydraulic reservoir and hold in place with wire.
8. Make sure that the oil is at operating
temperature.
9. Make sure that the load valve for the flowmeter is
open (zero pressure).
10. Start and run the engine.
11. Stop the engine and turn the key back to the On
position.
12. Turn the steering wheel, this will activate the
auxiliary steering pump.
13. Turn the load valve on the flowmeter towards
CLOSED until the pressure is 104 bar (1500 psi).
14. Read the flowmeter and ammeter gauges and
record the readings.
15. The flowmeter reading must not be less than
24.6 L/min, (6.5 U.S. gpm). The ammeter
reading must be 315 amps.
16. Turn the key switch to the OFF position. If the
flow was less than the specification, or if the
amperage was more than 315 amperes, remove
the auxiliary steering motor and pump. Test the
auxiliary steering motor. If the motor is good,
make repairs to the pump.

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AUXILIARY STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TEST

Test Equipment 5. Push the button on the remote starter switch (1)
and look at the voltmeter in the tester.
1. A 24 volt battery that is fully charged.
6. Turn the load control (8) until the voltmeter (7)
NOTE: A 24 volt battery system (two 12 volt indicates 24 volts. Look at the ammeter (6) in the
batteries in a series) is used for this test. A 12 volt tester. Make a record of the ammeter indication.
battery system will cause damage to the auxiliary
steering motor.
2. A remote starter switch. 6 7
3. A tachometer to check the armature speed.
4. A Sun Electric VAT-33 Starting and Charging
System Tester.
8
Test Procedure
1. Remove the connector that is between the
terminals on the magnetic switch and the
auxiliary steering motor.
B795328
2. Remove the auxiliary steering motor from the
auxiliary steering pump. 6. AMMETER
7. VOLTMETER
3. Remove the drive coupling from the auxiliary 8. LOAD CONTROL
steering motor (3).
7. Hold the tachometer against the armature shaft.
4. Connect the auxiliary steering motor (3), remote Look at the tachometer. Make a record of the
starter switch (1) and tester (2) to the 24 volt indication.
battery system (5) as illustrated.
8. Release the button on the remote starter
switch (1).
2
1
Understanding The Results Of The
Test
4 1. If the ammeter indication in step 6 was 30
3 amperes or less and the tachometer indication in
step 7 was 6950 r/min (rpm) or more, the
auxiliary steering motor is good.
2. If the armature speed was less than 6950 r/min
(rpm) and the ammeter indication was higher
5 than 30 amperes, replace the motor.
B790852

1. REMOTE STARTER SWITCH

2. TESTER
3. AUXILIARY STEERING MOTOR
4. AMMETER CLAMP
5. 24 VOLT BATTERY SYSTEM

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STEERING PRIORITY VALVE

NOTE: The loader/steering pump differential pressure must be properly adjusted before doing this test. Refer to
Section 8002 Testing and Adjusting the Loader/Steering Pump Differential Pressure.

Pressure Setting Test 4. Make sure that the temperature of the hydraulic
oil is at least 54 C (129 F).
1. Install articulation lock (1). 5. To measure the temperature of the oil using the
instrument panel:
A. Press the up or down arrow key.
B. Stop at the info screen with the temperatures
that need to be monitored.
6. Apply the parking brake.
7. Start and run the engine at full throttle.
8. Lower the lift arms and hold the control lever in
the FLOAT position.

1 9. Hold the bucket control lever in the rollback

position.
BD03A040 10. Continue holding until the specified temperature
1. ARTICULATION LOCK of the oil is reached.
11. Stop the engine.
IMPORTANT: When performing the following
pressure check and adjustment, the articulation lock 12. Start the engine and operate the machine at full
must be installed. Use caution when working in or throttle.
near the articulation area. 13. With the articulation lock still in place, turn and
2. Remove the dust cap from the test port (1). hold the steering wheel for a hard right turn.
14. Continue holding the steering wheel, and read
the pressure gauge.
15. The pressure gauge must indicate 239 to 243
bar (3465 to 3525 psi). If the pressure is not
correct, adjust the steering relief valve.

BD06F148

1. G1 TEST PORT
2. G2 TEST PORT
3. Connect a 345 bar (5000 psi) pressure gauge to
the test port (2).
NOTE: Make sure when you connect the pressure
gauge that you do so in a manner that you can read
the pressure gauge while sitting in the operators
seat.

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Pressure Setting Adjustment

1. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase
the pressure setting. Turn the adjusting screw
counterclockwise to decrease the pressure
setting.
1
2. Repeat pressure test procedure.
3. If necessary, adjust the limit valve again until
within the specified range.
2
4. Stop the engine before removing the pressure
gauge.

BD06F147

1. STEERING PRIORITY VALVE

2. LIMIT VALVE

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STEERING CYLINDER LEAK TEST
NOTE: Make sure all persons are clear of the area
of the center pivot. Make sure the center pivot is free
of any obstructions.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Turn the machine all the way to the right.
3. Stop the engine and apply the parking brake.
4. Find the tube that is connected to the rod end of
the left-hand steering cylinder. Disconnect the
tube from the left-hand cylinder.
5. Install a plug in the tube.
6. Start and run the engine at full throttle.
7. Turn the steering wheel to the right. Hold the
steering wheel for a full right turn. Have another
person check for leakage from the opening of the
rod end of the left-hand steering cylinder.
8. If there is constant leakage from the rod end, the
piston packing in the left-hand steering cylinder
is damaged. Repairs must be made. See Section
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9. Connect the tube to the rod end of the left-hand
steering cylinder.
10. Turn the machine all the way to the left.
11. Stop the engine.
12. Find the tube that is connected to the rod end of
the right-hand steering cylinder. Disconnect the
tube from the right-hand steering cylinder.
13. Install a plug in the tube.
14. Start and run the engine at full throttle.
15. Turn the steering wheel to the left. Hold the
steering wheel for a full left turn. Have another
person check for leakage at the opening of the
rod end of the right-hand steering cylinder.
16. If there is constant leakage from the rod end, the
piston packing in the right-hand steering cylinder
is damaged. Repairs must be made. See Section
5005.
17. Connect the tube to the rod end of the right-hand
steering cylinder.
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STEERING BACK PRESSURE VALVE

BS06G529

1. STEERING CONTROL VALVE 5. RELIEF VALVE

2. RETURN HOSE 6. RETURN HOSE TO FILTERS
3. PRESSURE HOSE 7. RETURN MANIFOLD
4. CONNECTOR M27 ORB

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Pressure Test 4. Turn the steering wheel and observe the

pressure.
1. Disconnect the return hose (2) from the
connector (4). 5. The pressure should be 8 to 10 bar (115 to 145
psi).
2. Install a T fitting and connect a pressure gauge
capable of reading 35 bar (500 psi). 6. If pressure is not as specified, replace the relief
valve.
3. Start and run the machine at high idle.
NOTE: The relief valve is not adjustable.

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STEERING CYLINDERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STEERING CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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SPECIFICATIONS
Torque for piston cap screw .......................................................................810 to 925 Nm (597.5 to 682 pound feet)
Torque for gland ............................................................................................339 to 475 Nm (250 to 350 pound feet)

STEERING CYLINDER

Disassembly Inspection
1. Fasten tube (18) in a vise. Be careful not to 1. Clean all parts in cleaning solvent.
damage the tube. See illustration on page 4.
2. Check to be sure that piston rod (14) is straight.
2. Remove gland (1) from tube (18). If piston rod is bent, install a new piston rod.
3. Pull piston rod (14) and piston (9) straight out of 3. Inspect inside of tube (18) for deep grooves and
tube (18). other damage. If there is any damage to tube, a
new tube must be used.
4. Fasten piston rod (14) yoke in vise and put a
support below piston rod near piston (9). Put a 4. Remove small scratches on piston rod (14) or
shop cloth between support and piston rod to inside tube (18) with emery cloth of medium grit.
prevent damage to piston rod. Use emery cloth with a rotary motion.
5. Loosen and remove bolt and washer (8) that hold 5. Inspect bushing (17). If bushing requires
piston (9). replacement, remove grease fitting (15) and
retaining rings (16) then press bushing from tube
6. Remove piston (9) from piston rod (14).
end.
7. Remove and discard seal (13), loader ring (12),
wear ring (11), and cast iron ring (10) from piston
(9).
8. Remove gland (1) from piston rod (14).
9. Remove and discard O-ring (7), backup ring (6),
rod wiper (2), rod seal (3), buffer seal (4), and
bearing (5) from gland (1).

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BC05M089

1. GLAND 6. BACKUP RING 11. WEAR RING 15. GREASE FITTING

2. ROD WIPER 7. O-RING 12. RING LOADER 16. RETAINING RING
3. ROD SEAL 8. BOLT AND WASHER 13. SEAL 17. BUSHING
4. BUFFER SEAL 9. PISTON 14. PISTON ROD 18. TUBE
5. BEARING 10. RING CAST IRON
STEERING CYLINDER ILLUSTRATION

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Assembly
1. Install bearing (5) in gland (1).
2. Install buffer seal (4) in gland (1) so that lips of
seal are toward small end of gland.
3. Install rod seal (3) in gland (1). Rod seal must be
installed so that lips of seal are toward small end
of gland. Seal can be difficult to install. Use tools
that will not damage seal. See illustration on
page 4.
4. Install rod wiper (2) in gland (1) with wiper lips
toward large end of gland.
5.
6. Install O-ring (7) on gland (1).
7. Install backup ring (6) on gland (1). The backup
ring must be toward large end of gland. If backup
ring is not flat on both sides, the side that is not
flat must be toward O-ring (7).
8. Fasten piston rod (14) yoke in vise.
9. Lubricate piston rod (15) and bore in gland (1)
with clean hydraulic oil.
NOTE: If a new gland (1) is being installed, write
part number of cylinder on gland.
10. Push gland (1) onto piston rod (14) large end
first. If necessary, use a soft hammer to drive the
gland onto piston rod.
11. Put a support below and near the end of piston
rod (14). Put a cloth between support and piston
rod to prevent damaging piston rod.
12. Install new cast iron ring (10) on piston (9).
13. Install new wear ring (11) on piston (9).
14. Install a new loader ring (12) on piston (9).
15. Install a new seal (13) over loader ring (12).
16. Clean the threads on the end of piston rod (14)
and threads of bolt (8) using Loctite cleaning
solvent. Allow to dry. Apply Loctite 243 to piston
rod threads 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) from open end of
piston rod so that there is 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) of
Loctite 243 on piston rod threads. DO NOT apply
Loctite to first 6.4 mm (1/4/inch) of piston rod
threads.
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17. Install bolt and hardened washer (8) in piston (9).
18. Install piston (9) on piston rod (14) and start bolt
(8) into piston rod.
19. Tighten bolt (8) to a torque of 810 to 925 Nm
(597.5 to 682 pound feet).
20. Fasten tube (18) in vise. Be careful not to
damage tube.
21. Apply petroleum jelly to O-rings (7) and backup
ring (6) on gland (1) and to sealing surface in
tube (18).
22. Lubricate piston (9) and inside of tube (18) with
clean hydraulic oil.
23. Push the piston (9) straight into tube (18). Be
careful not to damage cast iron ring (10), wear
ring (11), and seal (13) on piston (9).
24. When piston (9) is in smooth part of tube (18),
start gland (1) into tube (18).
25. If the original parts are being assembled:
A. Tighten gland to a torque of 339 to 475 Nm
(250 to 350 pound-feet).
B. Install and tighten self-tapping screw (19) to a
torque of 2.3 Nm (20 inch-pounds).
C. If, after tightening gland, the self-tapping
screw (19) holes are not aligned, a new hole
for self-tapping screw must be drilled. See
Step 26.
26. If a new gland (1) or a new tube (18) are being
assembled:
A. Tighten gland (1) to a torque of 339 to 475 Nm
(250 to 350 pound-feet).
B. Use a No. 27 drill bit and drill a hole half in
gland (1) and half in tube (18). Drill to a depth
of 11 mm (7/16 inch). Do not drill within 13 mm
(1/2 inch) of a hole for gland wrench.
C. Install and tighten self-tapping screw (19) to a
torque of 2.3 Nm (20 inch-pounds).
27. If hoses were removed with cylinder, install new
O-rings, if equipped, on hose fittings. Lubricate
O-rings with clean oil. Install hoses.
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CENTER PIVOT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CENTER PIVOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONNECTING THE FRONT FRAME TO THE REAR FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIAL TORQUES
M16 bolt for upper pivot pin.......................................................................220 to 250 Nm (162 to 184 pound-feet)
M12 bolts for bearing retainers and lower pivot pin ..........................................................124 Nm (91 pound-feet)
M12 bolts for lower pin plate .......................................................................128 to 136 Nm (94 to 100 pound-feet)
Ferry head screws for the drive shaft ................................................................61 to 81 Nm (45 to 60 pound-feet)

LUBRICANT
Pivot bearings and seals ............................................................................... Case AKCELA molydisulfide grease
Steering cylinder rod eyes............................................................................. Case AKCELA molydisulfide grease

SPECIAL TOOLS
CAS10219 ....................................................................................................................... Hand pump (hydraulic ram)

CAS10512 ....................................................................................................................................... 10 ton ram (long)

CAS10592 ........................................................................................................... Puller set, includes 24827 leg ends

CAS10600 ................................................................................Bearing cup and seal puller, includes 24850 adapter

CAS10193 ..............................................................................................................................Vacuum pump (12 volt)

CAS2029 .................................................................................. *Top bearing driver, bottom bearing driver and plate
* (Requires screw, two nuts, and two washers from CAS10592)

BC06A174
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Disassembly
1. Remove all dirt and grease from the area of the
center pivot. Park the machine on a level
surface.
2. Lower the bucket until the bucket is flat on the
floor.
3. Stop the engine and apply the parking brake.
4. Remove the covers from both sides of the
machine.
5. Disconnect the front wiring harness from the cab
floor.
6. Remove any tie straps that fasten the front wiring
harness to the chassis near the center pivot.
7. Loosen and remove the nut and washer that
fasten the chassis ground wire and cab ground
wire to the studs.
8. Loosen and remove the bolt, lock washer, and
nut that fasten the clamp on the front wiring
harness to the bracket on the rear frame. Move
the front wiring harness out of the way.
9. Loosen and remove the fill cap for the hydraulic
reservoir.
10. Connect a vacuum pump to the hydraulic
reservoir. Start the vacuum pump.
11. Disconnect the brake hose from the backside of
front brake line bracket.
12. Install a plug in the tube and a cap on the fitting.
13. Disconnect the hoses for the steering cylinder.
14. Install caps on the fittings and plugs in the hoses.
15. Loosen and remove the bolts, lock washers, and
self-locking nuts that fasten the mounting bracket
for the hoses to the bracket on the front frame.
16. Loosen and remove the bolts, flat washers, and
self-locking nuts that fasten the bracket for the
hoses to the rear frame.
17. Disconnect the return hose.
18. Install the cap on the hose and a plug in the
fitting.
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19. Disconnect the supply hose.
20. Install a cap on the hose and a plug in the fitting.
21. Stop the vacuum pump.
22. Loosen and remove the self-locking nut and bolt
that hold the pivot pin for the steering cylinder
rod eye.
23. Remove the pivot pin from the rear frame and the
steering cylinder rod eye.
24. Remove the washer from the rear frame. Move
the steering cylinder out of the way.
25. Repeat steps 22, 23 and 24 for the other steering
cylinder.
26. Loosen and remove the Ferry head screws and
retainers that fasten the drive shaft to the front
yoke. Move the drive shaft out of the way.
27. Place two stands below and in contact with the
front frame.
28. Install blocks between the rear axle and the rear
frame on both sides of the machine to prevent
the rear frame from tipping.
29. Put a jack in contact with both sides of the rear
frame near the center pivot area. Use another
jack at the rear of the machine to prevent the
rear frame from tipping.
30. Loosen and remove the bolt (1), washer (2), and
spacer (3) that fasten the upper pivot pin (4) to
the rear chassis (5).
31. Use a prybar to remove the upper pivot pin (4).
32. Loosen and remove the bolts (1) and washers
(2) that fasten the lower pin plate (15) to the
lower pivot pin (10).
33. Loosen and remove the bolts (1) and washers
(2) that fasten the lower pin plate (15) to the
bottom of the rear chassis (5).
34. Use the ram and hand pump to remove the lower
pivot pin (10).
35. Install the puller on the bottom spacer (14), see
Special Tools in this section.
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1. BOLT 5. REAR CHASSIS 9. UPPER PIVOT BEARING 13. BEARING RETAINER

2. WASHER 6. SEAL 10. LOWER PIVOT PIN 14. BOTTOM SPACER
3. SPACER 7. BEARING RETAINER 11. LOWER BEARING SPACER 15. LOWER PIN PLATE
4. UPPER PIVOT PIN 8. SHIM 12. LOWER PIVOT BEARING 16. FRONT CHASSIS
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36. Remove the bottom spacer (14). Assembly
37. Release the parking brake. 1. Pack the bearing cones with grease. Be careful
38. Use prybars to turn the left rear wheel backwards not to mix the bearing cones.
and the right rear wheel forward to move the 2. Lubricate the bore in the top pivot with grease.
front of the rear frame to the left for access to the
bearings. Install blocks under the wheels to 3. Install a bearing cup (20) in the top pivot (22).
prevent the rear frame from moving. 4. Install the bearing driver (17) and plate (21).
39. Apply the parking brake.
17 18 19
40. Hold the bearing retainer (13) in place and
loosen and remove the bolts (1) and washers (2)
that fasten the bearing retainer (13) and shims
(8) to the bottom of the rear pivot.
41. Remove the bearing retainer (13) and shims (8).
42. Remove the lower bearing spacer (11) from the
top of the lower pivot.
20
43. Loosen and remove the bolts (1) and washers
21 22
(2) that fasten the bearing retainer (7) and shims
(8) to the top of the top pivot. BC06A118

44. Remove the bearing retainer (7) and shims (8). 17. BEARING DRIVER 20. BEARING CUP
18. NUT 21. PLATE
45. Use the puller to remove the seal (6) from the top 19. SREW 22. TOP PIVOT
of the bottom pivot.
5. Tighten a nut (18) on the screw (19) until the
46. Use the puller to remove the seal (6) from the bearing cup (20) is seated in the bore of the top
bottom of the top pivot. pivot (22). Remove the bearing driver (17) and
plate (21) from the top pivot (22).
47. Use an acceptable driver, the hydraulic ram, and
the hand pump to remove the upper pivot 6. Install a bearing cone (25), spacer (24), the other
bearing (9) from the top pivot. See Special Tools bearing cone (23), and the remaining bearing
in this section. cup (26) in the top pivot (22).
NOTE: The spacers are matched to the bearing 7. Install the bearing driver (17) and plate (21).
sets. Do not mix the spacers. Do not use the old
8. Tighten a nut (18) on the screw (19) until the
spacers if new bearing sets are being installed.
bearing cup (26) is seated against the spacer
48. Use an acceptable driver, the hydraulic ram, and (24). Remove the bearing driver (17) and plate
the hand pump to remove the lower pivot bearing (21) from the top pivot (22).
(12) from the bottom pivot. See Special Tools in
this section. 17 18 19
23
NOTE: The spacers are matched to the bearing 26
sets. Do not mix the spacers. Do not use the old 24
spacers if new bearing sets are being installed.
49. Use an acceptable driver to press the seal (6) out
of each bearing retainer (7 and 13).

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9. Put the bearing retainer (7) in place on the upper
pivot bearing assembly (9).
10. Install the bearing driver (17) and plate (21).
11. Tighten a nut (18) on the screw (19) until the
bearing retainer (7) is tight against the upper
pivot bearing assembly (9).
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12. Measure the gap (27) between the bearing
retainer (7) and the top pivot (22). Make a record
of the measurement. Subtract 0.0762 to 0.1016
mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch) from the measurement.
Select shims (8) equal to that value.
13. Remove the bearing driver (17), plate (21), and
bearing retainer (7) from the top pivot.
14. Install the shims (8) and the bearing retainer (7).
15. Install the washers (2) and bolts (1). Tighten the
bolts (1) to 124 Nm (91 pound-feet).
16. Install the seal (6) in the bearing retainer (7). The
top of the seal (6) must be even with the top of
the bearing retainer (7).
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17. Fill the other seal (6) for the top pivot with
grease.
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18. Use an acceptable driver to install the seal (6) in
the bottom of the top pivot.
19. The bottom of the seal (6) must be even with the
bottom of the top pivot.
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20. Apply grease to the upper pivot pin (4).
21. Install the upper pivot pin (4) in the top pivot.
22. Lubricate the top pivot until grease is forced out
of the seal (6).
23. Rotate the upper pivot pin (4) to check the
bearing assembly. The upper pivot pin (4) must
rotate smoothly, but not easily. Leave the upper
pivot pin (4) in place to keep dirt out of the upper
pivot bearing (9).
24. Lubricate the bore for the bottom pivot with
grease. Install a bearing cup in the bottom pivot.
25. Install the bearing driver (17) and plate (21).
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26. Tighten a nut (18) on the screw (19) until the
bearing cup (28) is seated in the bore in the
bottom pivot (29).
27. Remove the bearing driver (17) and plate (21)
from the bottom pivot (29).
28. Install a bearing cone (25), spacer (24), the other
bearing cone (23), and the remaining bearing
cup (26) in the bottom pivot (29).
29. Install the bearing driver (17) and plate (21).
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40. Install the seal (6) in the bearing retainer (13).
21 18 19 The bottom of the seal (6) must be even with the
25 bearing retainer (13).
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30. Tighten a nut (18) on the screw (19) until the

bottom bearing cup (26) is seated against the
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41. Install the other seal (6) in the bottom pivot. The
31. Remove the bearing driver (17) and plate (21)
top of the seal (6) must be even with the top of
from the bottom pivot (29).
the bottom pivot.
32. Put the bearing retainer (13) in place on the
lower pivot bearing (12).
33. Install the bearing driver and plate.

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13 42. Install the lower bearing spacer (11) and the

17 bottom spacer (14).
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34. Tighten a nut (18) on the screw (19) until the
44. Install the lower pivot pin (10) in the bottom pivot.
bearing retainer (13) is tight against the lower
pivot bearing assembly (12). 45. Hold the bottom spacer (14) in place and
lubricate the bottom pivot until grease is forced
35. Measure the gap (30) between the bearing
out of the seal (6).
retainer (13) and the bottom pivot (29). Make a
record of the measurement. Subtract 0.0762 to 46. Rotate the lower pivot pin (10) to check the
0.1016 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch) from the bearing assembly. The lower pivot pin (10) must
measurement. Select shims (8) equal to that rotate smoothly, but not easily.
value.
47. Remove the lower pivot pin (10) and the upper
36. Remove the bearing driver (17), plate (21) and pivot pin (4).
bearing retainer (13) from the bottom pivot.
48. Remove the bottom spacer (14).
37. Install the shims (8), the bearing retainer (13),
washers (2) and bolts (1).
38. Tighten the bolts (1) to 124 Nm (91 pound-feet).
39. Fill the seal (6) for the bearing retainer (13) with
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CONNECTING THE FRONT FRAME TO THE REAR FRAME
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Move the rear frame into alignment with the front
frame.
3. Move the steering cylinders as required to move
the rear frame into alignment with the front
frame.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Apply grease to the upper pivot pin (4).
6. Install the upper pivot pin (4), spacer (3), washer
(2) and bolt (1). Be careful not to damage the
seal (6).
7. Tighten the bolt (1) to 220 to 250 Nm (162 to 184
pound-feet).
8. Apply grease to the lower pivot pin (10).
9. Install the lower pivot pin (10) in the frames. Be
careful not to damage the seal (6).
10. Use the ram and hand pump to install the bottom
spacer (14). See Special Tools in this section.
11. Install the lower pin plate (15), three inner bolts
(1), and washers (2) that fasten the lower pin
plate (15) to the lower pivot pin (10).
12. Tighten the bolts (1) to 69 Nm (51 pound-feet).
13. Measure the gap between the lower pin plate
(15) and the bottom pivot. Make a record of the
measurement. Subtract 0.0762 to 0.1016 mm
(0.003 to 0.004 inch) from the measurement.
Select shims equal to that value.
14. Loosen the bolts (1) that fasten the lower pin
plate (15) to the lower pivot pin (10).
15. Start the six outer bolts (1) into the lower pin
plate (15) and the bottom pivot.
16. Install the shims (8).
17. Tighten the six outer bolts (1) to 128 to 136 Nm
(94 to 100 pound-feet).
18. Tighten the three inner bolts (1) to 124 Nm (91
pound-feet).
19. Remove the jacks from the rear frame.
20. Remove the blocks from the rear axle.
21. Remove the stands from the front frame.
22. Put the drive shaft in position on the front yoke.
23. Install new Ferry head screws that fasten the
drive shaft to the front yoke.
24. Tighten the Ferry head screws to 61 to 81 Nm
(45 to 60 pound-feet).
25. Put the steering cylinder rod eye in position in the
frame. Install the washer between the steering
cylinder rod eye and the rear frame.
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26. Align the hole in the pivot pin with the holes in the
steering cylinder rod eye, and install the pivot
pin.
27. Install the bolt and self-locking nut that hold the
pivot pin.
28. Repeat steps 25, 26 and 27 for the other steering
cylinder.
29. Start the vacuum pump.
30. Connect the return hose.
31. Connect the supply hose.
32. Put the bracket for the hoses in position on the
rear frame. Install the bolts, flat washers, and
self-locking nuts that fasten the bracket to the
rear frame.
33. Put the bracket for the hoses in position on the
front frame.
34. Install the bolts, flat washers, and self-locking
nuts that fasten the bracket to the front frame.
35. Connect the hoses for the steering cylinders.
36. Connect the brake hose for the front brakes at
the front bracket.
37. Stop the vacuum pump.
38. Connect the front wiring harness to the rear
wiring harness.
39. Put the clamp on the wiring harness in position
on the bracket. Install the bolt, lock washer, and
nut that fasten the clamp on the wiring harness to
the bracket.
40. Put the ground wire in position on the stud. Install
the washer and nut that fasten the ground wire to
the stud.
41. Install a tie strap to fasten the wiring harness to
the tube.
42. Disconnect the vacuum pump from the hydraulic
reservoir.
43. Check the fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir.
Add oil as required.
44. Install the fill cap in the hydraulic reservoir.
45. Bleed air from the front axle bleed screws. Refer
to Section 7002 for complete brake bleeding
instructions.
46. Lubricate the pivot pins for the steering cylinder
rod eyes.
47. Install the covers on both sides of the machine.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AUXILIARY STEERING MOTOR AND PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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SPECIFICATIONS
Auxiliary steering motor
Maximum amperes...............................................................................................................................30 amperes
Minimum armature speed ............................................................................................................ 6950 r/min (rpm)
Motor .......................................................................................................................................................... 24 volts
Auxiliary steering pump
Minimum flow ..............................................................................................24.6 L/min at 104 bar at 315 amperes
(6.5 U.S. gpm at 1500 psi at 315 amperes)

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Disassembly Assembly
NOTE: Refer to Section 5001 for removal and 1. Lubricate all parts with clean hydraulic oil before
installation of the auxiliary steering motor and pump. assembly.
NOTE: The pump is the only component that is 2. Lubricate and install a new seal (4) and retaining
disassembled. The switch (8) and motor (1) are ring (3) on the plate (17). Refer to the illustration
replaced as units and are not serviced. Refer to the on page 5.
illustration on page 5.
3. Lubricate and install a new backup ring (5) and a
1. Make an alignment mark on the pump assembly new seal (6) on the plate (17).
and motor (1).
4. Lubricate and install new O-rings (7) on the body
2. Loosen and remove the two screws (15) and lock (18).
washers (14) that hold the pump assembly to the
5. Lubricate and install the pins (22), drive gear
motor (1).
(20), driven gear (19) and wear plates (23) on the
3. Remove and discard the mounting gasket (13), body (18).
retaining ring (3) and seal (4) from the pump
6. Lubricate and install a new backup ring (5) and a
assembly.
new seal (6) on the end plate (21).
4. Loosen and remove the four bolts (2) that hold
7. Align the marks, made during disassembly, on
the pump assembly together.
the end plate (21), body (18) and plate (17) and
5. Remove the end plate (21) from the body (18). install the four bolts (2). Tighten the four bolts (2).
6. Remove and discard the seal (6) and backup 8. Install a new gasket (13) on the pump assembly.
ring (5) from the end plate (21).
9. Align the marks, made during disassembly, on
7. Remove the wear plate (23), drive gear (20) and the pump assembly and the motor (1).
driven gear (19) from the body (18).
10. Install the lock washer (14) and screw (15).
8. Remove the body (18) from the plate (17). Torque the screw (15) to 35 to 39 Nm (312 to
348 pound-inches).
9. Remove and discard the O-rings (7) from the
body (18).
10. Remove the pins (22) and wear plate (23) from
the body (18).
11. Remove and discard the seal (6) and backup
ring (5) from the plate (17).
NOTE: The only serviceable items on the pump
assembly are the seals (6), backup rings (5), O-rings
(7), seal (4), retaining ring (3) and gasket (13). If any
of the other items are damaged, replace the pump
assembly.

Inspection
1. Inspect the wear plates (23) for grooves, scoring
and pitting. If damage is found replace the pump
assembly. Refer to the illustration on page 5.
2. Inspect the drive gear (20) and driven gear (19).
If the shafts are worn or damaged, replace the
pump assembly.
3. Clean all parts in cleaning solvent and air dry.
4. Inspect the plate (17), end plate (21) and body
(18). Replace the pump assembly as necessary.

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1. MOTOR 7. O-RING 13. GASKET 19. DRIVEN GEAR

2. BOLT 8. SWITCH 14. LOCK WASHER 20. DRIVE GEAR
3. RETAINING RING 9. CABLE 15. SCREW 21. END PLATE
4. SEAL 10. SCREW 16. WIRE 22. PINS
5. BACKUP RING 11. LOCK WASHER 17. PLATE 23. WEAR PLATE
6. SEAL 12. WASHER 18. BODY
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