DANA SPICER Axle 123, Service Manual

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DISASSEMBLY
Dana Holding Corporation ASM-0029E - 223 Axle Service Manual
DISASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1: If required, remove the steering piston stroke cen-
tering sensor (1).
FIGURE 2: Loosen the check nuts (2) on the joints (3) of the
steering bars (4). Remove nuts.
NOTE:
Should the joint rotate, hold it with a wrench inserted in
the seat provided.
The self-locking nuts (2) must be replaced once every 5 di-
sassemblies.
1
2
4
3
CAUTION
FIGURE 3: Using a puller, disconnect the tapered pins of the
joints (3) from the steering cases (5).
FIGURE 4: Disconnect left and right steering bars from piston
(6).
To ease bar removal, heat the threaded portion of the piston
to approximately 212 °F [100 °C] with a heat gun.
FIGURE 5: Loosen and remove the steering cylinder (8)
screws (7).
5
3
6
CAUTION
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