Claas LEXION 480, Repair Manual

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2.2.8
RHB LEXION 480 - 188 678.1
Steering
Assembling the steering column
1. Introduce the steering tube (1) and the steering
shaft (2) together into the steering column (3),
then fit onto the shaft (4) after applying grease.
Screw the bolts with washers and bushings
through the three slotted holes of steering
column (3) into the steering tube (1).
Tightening torque = 23 Nm
2. Bolt the gas strut (5) to the steering column at the
joint.
Push the gas strut (5) together, then using
two M 8 x 1 nuts secure the connecting rod into
position.
There should be a gap of (Y) = 1 mm between the
end of the connecting rod and the rod (6)
(Fig. 19).
Lock the two nuts of the connecting rod.
Tightening torque = 10 Nm
3. Push the gas strut (8) into the tube of the bearing
assembly (7).
Screw the connecting rod into position with the
M 10 x 1 lock nut.
Push the gas strut together, then using the M 8
bolt, the two spacer bushings, the self-locking nut
and contact washers, screw into position at the
joint. Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque = 20 Nm
(Fig. 18, 19)
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Steering