SECTION 3 - CHASSIS, PLATFORM, & SCISSOR ARMS
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STEER INSTALLATION (ALL MARKETS EXCEPT FOR CE AND JAPAN)
Steer Cylinder Removal
1. Disable machine operation and block all wheels. Dis-
connect, cap and label all hydraulic lines on steer cyl-
inder (1).
2. Remove the screws and pin keeper (4), pin (3) and
bearings (2A) connecting cylinder rod to tie rod (2).
Slide the tie rod out of the cylinder rod, capture the
thrust washer (5) on bottom of tie rod.
3. Support steer cylinder. Remove 4 bolts (7) and wash-
ers (6) connecting cylinder to axle. Carefully remove
cylinder.
Spindle Removal
1. Remove wheel and drive assembly prior to spindle
(8) removal.
2. Disconnect tie rod (2) from spindle by removing
screw and pin keeper (4), pin (3) and bearings (2A).
3. Support spindle. Remove spindle from axle by
removing flange bolts (11), from nuts (13). Remove
the 2 tapered king pins (12), from the tapered king-
pin bores on the axle, and thrust washer (14) from
lower axle. Remove spindle from axle.
Assembly
1. When assembling steer cylinder and spindle, follow
Removal Steps in reverse.
NOTE:
Apply Medium Strength Threadlocking Compound
to bolts (4, 7, 11).
Torque flange bolt (11) to 108 ft. lb. (147 Nm).
Inspect spindle bushing seals (9), replace if dam-
aged.
Ensure large thrust washer (14) is installed between
spindle (8) and bottom of axle.
Be certain spindle nut (13) is aligned and seated in
the machined groove on the axle before tightening.
7
14
10
10
5
6
1
11
11
12
12
8
8
9
9
9
9
4
4
2
13
2A
2A
3
1. Steer Cylinder Assembly
2. Tie-Rod Link
2A. Bearing
3. Pivot Pins
4. Pin Keeper and Screw
5. Thrust Washer
6. Washer
7. Bolt
8. Spindle Assembly
9. Bushing Seal
10. Spindle Bushing
11. Hex Flange Bolt
12. Tapered Kingpin
13. Hex Nut
14. Thrust Washer
Figure 3-29. Steering Assembly
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