GILLIG LOW FLOOR, Service Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
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routinely check oil level. use
only approved hydraulic fluid.
tighten tie rod end pinch
clamp bolt to approved torque
specification. (4x/year)
lubricate at trunnion grease
fitting
with hand operated
gun only.
(At each lube cycle)
tighten pitman arm connection to
approved torque specification.
(4x/year)
replenish lube
under dirt and water
seal. (2x/year)
(grease zerk on
housing trunnion—
see “steering
lubrication” in
chapter 5.)
inspect u-joint and
pinch bolts. torque to
approved specification.
(4x/year)
if equipped with
grease fittings, lube
intermediate column
u-joints and slip joint.
(At each lube cycle)
tighten hose clamps and
inspect all hydraulic hoses and
connections for leakage. bleed
air from the system, if required.
(2x/year)
check cotter pin at slotted nut on all
tie rod and draglink ends. check nut
torque and replace cotter pin, if
missing. (At each lube cycle)
lubrication guidelines for tie rod
and draglink ends.
• highway (every 20,000 miles)
• pick -up/delivery (2x/month)
• heavy duty (every 500 hours)
• severe duty (every 250 hours)
drain reservoir and replace filter.
(1x/year - highway,
2x/year -severe duty)
Figure 2-2, Steering System Preventive Maintenance