Kubota M5040, Workshop Manual

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M5040, M6040, M7040, WSM STEERING
(5) Removing Steering Cylinder (4WD Model)
Tie-rod
1. Remove the both cylinder covers (1).
2. Disconnect the both power steering delivery hoses (2) from
cylinder.
3. Remove the both hose joints (3) from steering cylinder.
4. Pull out the cotter pin and remove the tie-rod end slotted nuts (4).
5. Remove the tie-rod with a tie-rod end lifter (Code No. 07909-
39051).
(When reassembling)
• Apply teflon tape to joint and set the joint as shown in figure.
• Connect the power steering delivery hose with blue tape to the
R.H..
• Replace cotter pin with a new one.
• After tightening the tie-rod end nut to the specified torque, install
a cotter pin as shown in the figure left.
• After assembling the power steering cylinder and tie-rod, check
the toe-in and adjust it if necessary.
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Tightening torque
Power steering delivery
hose
22.6 to 27.5 N·m
2.3 to 2.8 kgf·m
16.6 to 20.3 lbf·ft
Tie-rod end slotted nut
77.5 to 90.2 N·m
7.9 to 9.2 kgf·m
57.1 to 66.5 lbf·ft
Hose joint
29.4 to 34.3 N·m
3.0 to 3.5 kgf·m
21.7 to 25.3 lbf·ft
Toe-in Factory spec.
2.0 to 8.0 mm
0.078 to 0.315 in.
(1) Cylinder Cover
(2) Power Steering Delivery Hose
(3) Hose Joint
(4) Slotted Nut F : Front
R : Rear
a : 0.79 rad (45 °)
KiSC issued 06, 2008 A