Steering Cylinder; Figure 3-12: Steering Cylinder Remove & Replace - Snorkel TM12 Service And Parts Manual

Section 3 - Service & Repair
R
EPAIR
Refer to Cylinder Repair in Section 1 - General Information.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Connect the hose assemblies.
2. Install the tension bar pivot through the cylinder clevis and brake actuator and secure with a new cotter
pin.
3. Install the pivot pin through the cylinder mounting tabs and rear cylinder mount and secure with a new
cotter pin.
4. Install the wheel and retaining ring.
5. Install the flat washer and spring compression nut on the tension bar. Tighten the nut until at least flush
with the tension bar shaft or until the brake bar has full engagement with the tire.
6. Lower the machine and operate the drive circuit and check that the brake bars retract and clear the tires
when driving and fully engage the tires when stopped. Check for leaks
S
T E E R I N G
R
EMOVAL
1. Mark and disconnect the hose assemblies from
the cylinder fittings and immediately cap the
openings to prevent foreign material from enter-
ing.
2. Remove the cotter pins from the pivot pins.
3. Remove the pivot pins while supporting the cylin-
der. Remove the cylinder.
R
EPAIR
Refer to Cylinder Repair in
Section 1 - General Information.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Position the cylinder assembly in the chassis and
insert pivot pins and secure with new cotter pins.
2. Connect the hose assemblies to the fittings.
3. Operate the steering circuit several times
throughout its entire range of travel to expel
trapped air and check for leaks.
C
Y L I N D E R
Figure 3-12: Steering Cylinder Remove & Replace
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1. Steering Link, Right
2. Steering Link, Left
3. Bell Crank Weldment

4. Steering Cylinder

5. Pivot Pin
6. Drive Motor
7. Wheel Yolk
Cylinders
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8. Thrust Washer 1 ½"
9. Bearing, 1 ½" ID
10. Bearing, ¾" ID
11. Thrust Washer, ¾"
12. Steer Pin
13. Cotter Pin
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