March 2008
"2047ES / 2647ES / 3247ES" Service & Parts Manual - CE Specifications
Page 4-8
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Bearing
Bearing
Steering
Shaft
Steering
Link
Steering Cylinder
Steering Link
Steering Stop
Bearing
Bearing
Spacer
Spacer
Washer
Steer Cylinder
There is one (1) double acting type steer cylinder on this machine. During operation, cylinder
should not leak, but a slight damping at the rod seal is acceptable.
To replace steer cylinder:
CAUTION:
• Clean all fittings before disconnecting hoses.
• Tag hoses for proper reassembly.
• Plug all openings to prevent contamination.
1. Raise and support the front end of machine (see
Raising the Machine).
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and cap them.
3. Remove the bolts holding the steering cylinder to the steering links and move the steering
links away from the cylinder.
4. Remove the steer cylinder
mounting bolts.
5. Carefully remove the steer
cylinder.
6. Position the new steer cylin-
der and install the mounting
bolts.
7. Move the steering links into
position and install the hard-
ware.
8. Connect hydraulic hoses.
9. To purge air from cylinder;
• place a suitable
container beneath the
hose connections to
catch spilled oil,
• loosen hose fittings
slightly,
• actuate steer function,
• when all air is purged,
tighten hose
connections.
Steer Cylinder Seal Replacement
Refer to
Section 1 for seal replace-
ment instructions.