Steer Cylinder - Mec Speed Level 2684 RT Service And Parts Manual

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There are two (2) double acting type steer cylinders on this machine. During operation,
cylinder(s) should not leak, but a slight damping at the rod seal is acceptable. The pins
should be checked for wear.
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O REPLACE STEER CYLINDER
• 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 Intro Section - Raising the
Machine).
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses. Immediately cap and plug all openings to prevent con-
tamination.
3. Remove the nut and bolt holding the steer cylinder to the motor mounting bracket.
4. Remove the pin and cotter pin holding the steer cylinder to the front axle.
5. Carefully lift off the steer cylinder.
6. Position the new steer cylinder and install pin and cotter pin to hold cylinder to the
front axle.
7. Install nut and bolt to hold cylinder to motor mounting bracket.
8. Connect hydraulic hoses.
9. To purge air from cylinder, cycle the steering system fully left and right 4-5 times.
NOTE: Refer to Section 1 for seal replacement instructions.
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"3084 Speed Level™ Sigma Lift" Service and Parts Manual
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Figure 3-3: Steering Cylinder Installation
Left Steer Cylinder
Tie Rod
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Right Steer Cylinder
Motor
Housing