TCM FB10-7, Service Manual

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6. STEERING SYSTEM
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6.1.3 ACTUATOR
The actuator is a ball and nut screw type. The screw lengthens and shortens according to motor
operation.
Motor operation is transmitted to the ball and nut unit after its speed is reduced by two gears. The
ball and nut unit is supported by two taper roller bearings on the gearbox.
The actuator is installed with its tube side fitted to the frame of the truck by a universal joint and with
its screw side fitted to the center arm of the axle by a ball joint.
6.1.4 REAR AXLE
The rear axle unit is of welded construction with a box-shaped cross section, consisting of an axle,
center arm, tie rods, and knuckles.
The rear axle support with a bushing press-fitted is attached to the support pins located at the front
and rear of the axle. The support is bolted to the rear frame. The axle is so mounted as to be cradled
with the front and rear support pins as an axis.
The knuckle attached to each end of the axle is so structured as can turn clockwise and
counterclockwise around the king pin. The rear wheel hub is mounted on the spindle of the knuckle
through two taper roller bearings. On the hub installed is the wheel with hub bolts and nuts. The taper
roller bearing at the king pin side has a single-side seal to keep tight the grease filled between the hub
and the knuckle.
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EPS MOTOR
PINION GEAR
IDLE GEAR
BOOT
BALL JOINT
BALL NUT
BALL SCREW
BREATHER
UNIVERSAL JOINT
Fig. 6.5
Actuator
View looking from A