Textron Jacobsen SLF530, Repair Manual

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STEERING
673831-Rev A 7-23
7
Assembly Notes
• Assemble the steering cylinder by reversing the order
of disassembly.
• Lubricate all parts with clean hydraulic oil before
assembly.
• Always install new seals and O-rings for assembly;
used parts may leak.
Tie Rod Assembly (4WD Option Only)
Removal and Installation
See Figure 7-30.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
Figure 7-30
2. Support the tie rod assembly (1).
3. Remove cotter pins (3 and 7) and castle nuts
(4 and 6) from both steering arms (2 and 5).
4. Using a ball joint removal tool, remove the tie rod
assembly (1) from steering arms (2 and 5).
Installation Notes
• Install the tie rod by reversing the order of removal.
• Before installing the tie rod assembly, verify that the
ball joint tapers and the mating tapered surfaces in
the steering arms are free of burrs, dirt, and debris.
DO NOT apply lubricant of any kind to these
surfaces.
• Tighten castle nuts (4 and 6) to 30-35 lb-ft (40-47
N·m). Adjust (tighten) nuts as needed to align the
slots with the hole in the rod ends.
• Always install new cotter pins (3 and 7).
• Adjust tie rod. (See “Tie Rod Adjustment” on
page 7-4.)
Required Materials
Seal Kit (Jacobsen PN 4276 8 51)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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