Steer Cylinder Removal; Rack & Pinion Box Maintenance/Repair - Nilfisk-Advance Advance Retriever 2060 Service Manual

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STEER UNIT REMOVAL
1 See Figure 1. Pry up steering wheel Cap (L).
2 Remove center hex Nut (M). Note: This is a metric nut, you will need a 24mm socket.
3 Use a steering wheel puller to remove steering wheel from splined shaft. NOTE: It may be necessary to enlarge holes in steering
wheel, also be sure to support the metal splined bushing in the center of the steering wheel (see figure 2) when pulling the wheel.
4 Follow steps 1-4 in the tilt steering section.
5 Remove the four Bolts (N) and slide the Weldment (O) off the Steering Unit (P). NOTE: The bolts are metric use a 10mm wrench.
6 Remove the four hydraulic hoses from the steering unit. NOTE: Mark hose locations to insure correct connections when
reassembling.
CAUTION!
There may be oil in hoses and steering unit, be prepared to plug hoses and cap cylinder connections.
7 Reassemble in reverse order, check for leaks and test for proper operation.
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RACK AND PINION BOX MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
To access:
1 See Figure 3. Remove two Screws (Q) from Console (R).
2 Lift console and move to side. NOTE: Be careful not to damage wires or
hydraulic hoses under console.
100 hour maintenance:
• See Figure 4. Grease the two Grease Zerks (S) with four pumps of a grease
gun.
500 hour maintenance:
1 See Figure 4. Remove the two Bolts (T) and remove inspection Cover (U).
2 Inspect pinion Gear (V) and Rack (W) for excessive wear.
3 Check for excessive play between rack teeth and pinion gear teeth, adjust
if necessary (see adjustment procedure below).
4 Apply grease directly on pinion gear and rack teeth.
5 Reinstall covers.
To adjust:
1 Loosen two Bolts (X).
2 Insert screwdriver between Adjuster (Y) and side of casting.
3 Slide adjuster forward until there is a snug fit between rack teeth and pinion gear, make sure the rack is parallel with the frame.
4 Tighten two Bolts (X).
5 Check for proper operation of the steering system.
STEERING SYSTEM
FIGURE 2
Splined
Bushing
FRONT
FIGURE 3
FORM NO. 56043051 / Retriever
Q
R
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