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Published 01-14-2021 Control # 707-01
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TMS9000-2 SERVICE MANUAL
5.
Crack the fittings on each steer cylinder and turn the
steering wheel from stop to stop, bleeding the cylinders
until there is no air. Tighten fittings.
6.
Install the relay arm rig pins. Refer to paragraph, titled
Drag Link Installation and Axle Synchronization
7.
Partially extend the outrigger beams. Attach a string line
to front and rear outrigger beams as shown in
(Figure 8-2), Axle Alignment. Ensure the string line is
taut and level.
8.
Referring to (Figure 8-2), Axle Alignment, ensure that
Dimension C equals Dimension D and that Dimension E
equals Dimension F (Figure 8-2).
9.
Referring to (Figure 8-8), Drag Link Installation, adjust
the drag links (Detail 5), (Figure 8-8) as required so that
the distance from the string line to the front of each
wheel is the same as the distance from the string line to
the rear of the same wheel within 1.5 mm (0.06 in).
Check that the rod ends of the drag links are within limits
specified in (Figure 8-8).
10.
Remove the rig pins.
CAUTION
Vehicle Damage Hazard!
Do not attempt to adjust the axle drag links or the tie rod
ends while the full weight of the crane is on the axles
unless the tires are on greased plates or the crane is on
outriggers. Failure to do so may cause component
damage.
Front Relay
Arm Rig Pin
Drag Link
Detail 7
Rear Relay
Arm Rig Pin
Drag Links
Front Relay Arm
Detail 9
Drag Link
Detail 6
Steering Gearbox
0.25 in (6.35 mm)
1.40 in (35.56 mm)
Exposed Threads
Allowed
Drag Link (Detail 7)
Align Clamp With Slot
0.25 in (6.35 mm)
Drag Links (Detail 5 & 6)
1.71 in (43.43 mm) Max. Exposed
Threads Allowed
Align Clamp With
Slot In
Rear Relay
Arm
Detail 5
FIGURE 8-8
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