Steering
Diagram of the ZF Servocom 8095 steering system
1
Primary shaft
2
Steering worm
3
Recirculating ball
4
Operating piston
5
Torsion bar
6
Steering shaft
1
2
3
4
5
6
from s
teering wheel
to wheel
Power steering
Feature
• Hydraulically assisted recirculating-ball steering
• Own power steering fluid supply
• Safety steering wheel with angled steering column
• Steering gear on inside of frame, fluid tank above fording depth
Advantage
• Easy steering even with high front axle loads
• Mechanical part of the steering system remains functional, should
hydraulic power steering fail
• No mixing with hydraulic oil
— Prevents soiling of steering hydraulics
— Fully closed system
• Improved protection in case of collision or accident
• No restriction of approach angle
• Key components in protected area
Steering
Technical Manual
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Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks