Cleaning & Inspection; Reassembly/Seal Replacement; Installation - Snorkel A38E Parts & Service Manual

Section
4.17
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Clean all metal parts in solvent and blow dry
with filtered compressed air.
2. Check all threaded parts for stripped or
damaged threads.
3. Check the bearing surfaces inside of the
headcap, outer edge surface of the rod &piston
assembly or inside of the cylinder barrel and the
shaft for signs of scoring, pits, excessive wear
or polishing. Scratches or pits deep enough to
catch a fingernail are unacceptable. Polishing is
a sign of uneven loading and if sufficiently
polished the affected parts should be replaced.
4. Replace any parts or seals found to be
unserviceable.
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Figure 4-19: Steer Cylinder

REASSEMBLY/SEAL REPLACEMENT

Note: During seal replacement do not use
sharp edged tools to avoid cutting the seals, and
allow at least one hour for the seals to elastically
restore to their original shape before assembly.
1. Lubricate and install new rod seal, rod wiper
and static seal on the headcap.
NOTE: Multi-purpose lubricant should be used.
2. Install a new piston seal on the piston.
3. Install the headcap on one end of the cylinder
barrel.
4. Lubricate the piston seal and install the rod &
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Maintenance
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1. Steering Cylinder
2. Steering Link Arm
3. Torque Arms
4. Steering Pivot Pins
5. Circlip
piston assembly in the barrel tube.
6. Thread the headcap onto the free end of the
barrel tube and hand tighten, then turn 1/4 turn
further.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before installing the Steering Cylinder check
cylinder pins and bearings for wear and replace if
necessary.
1. While supporting the cylinder replace the four
washers and bolts at the front panel of the
AB38's chassis.
2. Move the steering arm so that the holes for
positioning the pins are correct. Install each
of the steering pivot pins and ensure that the
circlips are attached properly.
NOTE: Take care in aligning the holes so that
the pin can be pushed in by hand. If holes are
not properly aligned and the pin is forced in, the
bearings will be damaged.
Torque these four bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs).
3. Reconnect the hydraulic hoses.
4. Test system operation by carrying out a 'figure
of eight' driving pattern for 5 cycles. This should
be sufficient to prove proper function.
1. Bushings
2. Circlip
3. Barrel End Pivot Pin
Figure 4-20: Master Levelling Cylinder
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4. Master Levelling
Cylinder
5. Pin Lock Plate
6. Rod End Pivot Pin
AB38 Work Platform
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