2.
Remove the wheel and if necessary, the bear-
ings. See Steering Axle Assembly Repair sec-
tion for procedures.
3.
Remove the snap rings from the pin retaining
the tie rod to the spindle. Remove the pin. To
loosen and remove the pin, use a brass punch
and hammer. See Figure 6.
4.
Remove the snap rings from the pin retaining
the tie rod to the steering cylinder rod. Remove
the pin.
5.
Slide the tie rod and washers from the spindle
housing and steering cylinder rod. See Figure 6.
Install
1.
Place the tie rod and washers in position in the
spindle and steering cylinder rod. See Figure 6.
2.
Align holes and place lubricated pin into the
spindle and tie rod. Install the two snap rings
on top and bottom of pin.
3.
Align holes and place lubricated pin into the
steering cylinder rod and tie rod. Install the
two snap rings on top and bottom of pin. See
Figure 6.
4.
If removed, install the bearings and install the
wheel. See Steering Axle Assembly Repair for
procedures.
5.
Repeat the procedure for the other tie rod.
6.
Remove the lift truck from blocks.
Steering Cylinder Repair
REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE
CAUTION
Disposal of lubricants and fluids must meet local
environmental regulations.
NOTE:
The end caps of the steering cylinder are
held in the shell by the installation of cylinder
mount capscrews into the axle frame. To prevent oil
leaks at the caps, hold the caps on the cylinder
shell during removal.
1.
Disconnect and tag hydraulic lines at steering
cylinder. See Figure 9. Install caps in fittings
on cylinder and put fittings on hydraulic lines.
2.
Remove the tie rods. See Spindles, Bearings,
and Tie Rods Repair section for procedures.
3.
Remove capscrews that fasten cylinder to axle
frame. Hold end caps on cylinder shell and re-
move steering cylinder.
4.
Hold end of steering cylinder over a container.
Remove plug for hydraulic fitting from each end
cap. Push rod toward end of shell that is over
container. Oil will drain from cylinder. Repeat
procedure for other end.
5.
Carefully remove one end cap from shell and
slide off of rod. Carefully pull rod out of shell,
keeping rod centered in shell during removal.
Remove other end cap from shell. Remove all
seals, wipers, and O-rings. See Figure 9.
6.
Remove piston seal and two guide rings.
CLEAN AND INSPECT
WARNING
Cleaning solvents can be flammable and toxic and
can cause skin irritation. When using cleaning
solvents, always follow the solvent manufactur-
er's recommended safety procedures.
1.
Clean all metal parts in solvent.
2.
Inspect piston rod for grooves or damage. Re-
move small scratches with fine emery cloth.
3.
Inspect cylinder bore for damage
4.
Inspect mounts for cracks.
1600 SRM 1952
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