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Removal and Replacement
This procedure is for a typical power steering track rod
removal and replacement.
!
WARNING
Make the machine safe before working underneath it.
Park the machine on level ground, lower the arms. Apply
the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral and
stop the engine. Chock both sides of all four wheels.
Disconnect the battery, to prevent the engine being
started while you are beneath the machine.
GEN-1-2
!
WARNING
Raised loader arms can drop suddenly and cause
serious injury. Before working under raised loader arms,
fit the loader arm safety strut.
GEN-3-2
Removal
1
Disconnect and cap hydraulic hoses to prevent loss of
fluid and ingress of dirt. Label hoses for identification
and correct refitting.
2
On 4WD machines remove the split pin and nut
A
.
Remove the track rod ball joint from the wheel hub
assembly.
On 2WD machines, remove lock assembly
B
and pin
C
to remove the track rod pivot from the wheel hub
assemblies.
3
Remove the four fixing bolts
D
.
Replacement
1
Replace the power track rod by reversing the removal
procedure. On 4WD machines make sure that the split
pin is fitted.
2
After connecting hoses check hydraulic fluid level, if
necessary top up.
3
Bleed hydraulic steering system, refer to
Service
Procedures, Steering System - Bleeding
.
Torque Settings
Item
Nm
kgf m
lbf ft
A
D
620
63
457
Section H
9803/3280
Section H
30 - 1
Issue 1
Power Track Rod
A258500
A258510
A258490
D
D
D
D
C
A
B