Vehicle System
Disassembly & Assembly
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Steering Unit
Remove & Install Steering Unit
Start By:
a.
Remove floor plate.
(1) Floor plate
1.
Open the floor plate.
2.
Loosen four bolts (2).
3.
Disconnect five hoses (5) from steering unit (6).
WARNING
To prevent personal injury be sure pressure in
the hydraulic system has been released before
disconnecting any hydraulic lines. Slowly loosen
the cap of the hydraulic tank to release any
pressure in the tank. Be cautious of hot
hydraulic oil when any lines are disconnected in
the hydraulic sys-tem.
NOTE:
Identify and mark all hydraulic hoses for
purposes of reassembly.
4.
Remove two bolts (4).
NOTICE
Steering unit (6) and column (3) can separate after
bolts (4) have all been removed, causing unit (6) to
fall. To avoid damaging components, support the
steering pump while removing bolts (4).
5.
Support steering unit (5) while removing the
remaining two bolts (4). Remove steering unit (6).
6.
Install the steering unit in the reverse order of
removal.
End By:
a.
Install floor plate.
