Upright SL20 Series, Service & Parts Manual

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Maintenance - 3.17 - Steering Cylinder
SL20
3.17 S
TEERING
C
YLINDER
R
EMOVAL
1. Mark and disconnect the hose assemblies from the fittings and immediately cap the open-
ings to prevent foreign material from entering.
2. Remove the retaining rings and the steering pins from both ends of the steering cylinder.
3. Remove the steering arms from both ends of the steering cylinder.
4. Remove the locknuts and capscrews from the steering bearing flanges.
5. Slide the steering cylinder out of the chassis.
Figure 3-19: Steering Cylinder
D
ISASSEMBLY
1. Unscrew the heads from the cyl-
inder.
2. Pull the rod from the cylinder.
3. Remove all seal kit components
from the head and piston.
C
LEANING AND
I
NSPECTION
1. Wash all the metal parts in
cleaning solvent and blow dry
with filtered compressed air.
2. Inspect all the threaded compo-
nents for stripped or damaged
threads.
3. Check the inside surface of the
cylinder barrel for scoring or
excessive wear.
4. Check the piston and headcap
for scoring or excessive wear.
5. Inspect the surface of the shaft
for scoring or excessive wear.
1
2
3 4
5
6
7
8
9
1. Steering Arm
2. Bearing
3. Bearing
4. Steering Bearing Arm
5. Lock Nut and Lock Washer
6. Steering Pin 7. Retaining Ring
8. Hose fitting
9. Steering Cylinder