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GROUP 0603-V-003-0207 STEERING 0603-V-003-0207 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR TRW Automotive Commercial Steering Systems TAS Steering Gear Service Manual T A S40,55,65, 66 AND 85 SERIES DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-1 Review Draft...
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Service Manual and warranty. Do not try to repair or service a TAS steering gear which has been damaged or includes any part that shows excessive wear unless the damaged and worn parts are replaced with original TRW replacement and service parts and the unit is restored to TRW's specifications for the TAS steering gear.
All steering mechanisms are safety critical items. As such, it is imperative that the instructions in this booklet be followed to the letter. Failure to observe the procedures set forth in this manual may result in a loss of steering. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-3 Review Draft...
Exploded View Part Descriptions ............. 13 Service Parts List ..................14 Parts Vary by Specification ............... 15 Service Kits (General) ................16 Service Kits (Gear Specific) ..............16 Page 1-4 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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GROUP 0603-V-003-0207 STEERING DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-5 Review Draft...
STEERING GROUP 0603-V-003-0207 Introduction This new TAS Service Manual replaces all previous editions of TRW's TAS40, 55, 65, 66 and 85 Service Manuals. Changes in the layout of this Service Manual reflect TRW's commitment to provide easily usable material and highly recognizable hazard notices. Some of the major changes are: replace damaged parts and return to the resealing procedures easily.
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Right Hand Turn Steering Wheel Input: Clockwise Rotation Straightline Running No Steering Action Left Hand Turn Steering Wheel Input: Counter-Clockwise Rotation Supply Pressure Return Pressure Page 1-8 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
As the driver turns the steering wheel faster or slower, more or less fluid will be required by the gear. TAS series vehicle front-end weight ratings are as follows: DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-9 Review Draft...
The procedures for Flushing and Air Bleeding the System are found in cylinder bore. The rack piston then turns the sector shaft to steer the the Steering Maintenance Guideline packet (TRW Document #800). vehicle. Replacement of damaged automatic bleed plugs, and manual bleed screws is described on page 52.
A - Q = Step Bore Hsg. Date Code Serial # T - Z = High Flow Poppets R = Reman (TRW) Date Code An example date code would be 29097; this means the gear was built on the 290th day of 1997.
⁄ ⁄ of a turn as described in step 23 on page 47. Warren, MI 48092 1-800-328-6657 ** Torque value indicated is using recommended tools. Page 1-12 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
Seal, Dirt and Water ∇ Poppet Adjusting Screw Kit ♣♥ Seal, Dirt and Water Bleed Screw, Manual Bleed Screw, Auto Plug, Auxiliary Port (Side Cover) Page 1-14 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
Guide Halves, Ball Return Piston, Rack Housing Shaft, Sector Cover Assembly, Side Bolts, Side Cover (6 or 8) Bearing, Roller *Contact TRW Technical Service for part numbers Page 1-16 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
Make sure the steering column is aligned properly. Encourage drivers to report any malfunctions or accidents Do not attempt to weld any broken steering component. Page 1-20 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
The steering gear should be identified to the vehicle from which it was removed. The poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assem- blies are set for that particular vehicle only. Page 1-24 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
This will position the sector shaft for removal. Remove dirt & Standard gears only - Remove and discard dirt & water seal water seal (52) from the housing trunnion. Small screwdriver DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-25 Review Draft...
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You may start the shaft and cover assembly removal by tapping the end of the Soft mallet shaft lightly with a soft mallet or wooden hammer handle. Page 1-26 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Inspect the sector shaft assembly for damaged adjusting screw screw and retainer threads. The retainer must be securely staked in place. The adjusting screw must rotate by hand with no perceptible end play (lash). DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-27 Review Draft...
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The set position of poppet seat and sleeve assemblies (23) must not be disturbed if the poppets are not going to be replaced or reset during disassembly. Page 1-28 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Screwdriver Left hand ball return guide halves are copper or zinc chromate plated for identification and right hand guides are not plated. RETAIN THE GUIDES FOR REASSEMBLY. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-29 Review Draft...
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Poppets section on page 41. Otherwise, proceed to step 27. TRW recommends the poppet seat and sleeve assemblies (23) not be removed unless replacement of poppet components is required.
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Auxiliary port plugs (8) and o-rings (9) If any are damaged, go to Replace Housing Ports, Plugs, Screws, Fittings on page 52. If not, proceed to the Inspection Section on page 31. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-31 Review Draft...
Inspect the rack piston ball track grooves for brinelling or and worm ball spalling. If either condition exists, replace the input shaft, track grooves valve/worm assembly, valve housing, rack piston subassembly and balls. Page 1-32 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Remove masking tape from the shaft and inspect for twisted or otherwise damaged serrations. If any of these conditions exist, replace the sector shaft. A service sector shaft will come assembled with the adjusting screw and retainer. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-33 Review Draft...
Replace all seals, seal rings, and gaskets with new ones each time you disassemble the gear. TRW Commercial Steering Systems has complete seal kits available. These kits can be purchased through most OEM parts distributors. Contact your local dealer for availability.
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TAS40, 55, 65, 66: Oil new seal ring (11) and assemble in valve housing mounting face groove. TAS85: Oil new seal ring (11) and assemble in valve housing pilot groove. *Trademark of Exxon Oil Corp. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-35 Review Draft...
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Use the correct quantity of service balls: TAS40-29, TAS55-31, TAS65- 32, TAS66-32 TAS85-34, when using the service ball kit. Page 1-36 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Torx socket Ft lb Torque wrench Ball cap seal is greased to hold Grease seal in groove while assembling. Be sure not to trap the seal outside of the groove during reassembly. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-37 Review Draft...
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80 ft lb (108.5 N m). Torque TAS85 bolts to 118 ft lb (160 N m). E-16 Torx socket (TAS40, 55, 65, 66) E-18 Torx socket (TAS85) Ft lb Torque wrench Page 1-38 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Screwdriver Rotate the adjusting screw clockwise one half turn so the side cover will rotate freely on the sector shaft. *Trademark of Exxon Oil Corp. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-39 Review Draft...
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Masking tape If the serrations are not properly taped, they will damage the output seal (43) in housing, causing the seal to leak. Page 1-40 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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This step may have already been completed if you disassembled the valve housing and worm screw for repair. Proceed to Final Adjustments on page 53. *Trademark of Exxon Oil Corp. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-41 Review Draft...
Poppet Spacer Rod Poppet Seat Poppet Seat Poppet Seat and Poppet Seat and Poppet Poppet Sleeve Assembly Sleeve Assembly Push Tube Push Tube Sleeve Sleeve Page 1-42 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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(24), and the other new poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assembly (23). The new components will stack up as shown J36452-A below. Ft lb Torque wrench Torque both poppet seat and sleeve assemblies to 18 lbf ft (25 N m). DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-43 Review Draft...
Turn bearing adjuster locknut (22) out of the valve housing. adjuster locknut J37464 Remove bearing Turn bearing adjuster (21) out of the valve housing. adjuster J37070 Page 1-44 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Remove seal rings Remove and discard seal rings and o-rings (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and o-rings 16) from valve housing (10). Small probe or pick DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-45 Review Draft...
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Do not clamp against threaded port hole or relief valve hole sealing faces when placing valve housing in vise. Page 1-46 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Install seal ring Lightly oil and assemble new seal ring (14) onto input shaft and against the thick thrust washer (17) to hold the bearing components in place. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-47 Review Draft...
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Lightly oil and assemble new locknut (22) onto bearing adjuster locknut (21) with radius (slightly rounded) side down. Tighten slightly to keep the bearing adjuster in place. J37464 Page 1-48 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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Unstake and readjust if necessary. wrench Reposition subas- Reposition worm screw/valve housing subassembly in soft- sembly in vise jawed vise, clamping tightly against valve housing, so the worm screw is pointing down. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-49 Review Draft...
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(2) and install it over the input shaft. Seat the seal in Grease the groove behind the serrations and against the valve housing. *Trademark of Exxon Oil Corp. Page 1-50 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
(short end). If the bearing Press removal end of the bearing & seal tool is used to press in bearing, the cage on the new bearing may be damaged. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-51 Review Draft...
If the unmachined trunnion face is not square, use shims to square it before pressing in the bearing. Page 1-52 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
" Some gears may be equipped with In lb Torque manual or auto bleed screws and/or wrench auxiliary port plugs in the side cover. See page 12 exploded view for illustration. DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-53 Review Draft...
(180°) each side of center. In lb Torque wrench Screwdriver ⁄ Socket " Page 1-54 TRW TAS STEERING GEAR DocID File Last Modified: September 17, 2012 10:18 am...
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N m) and check input shaft, valve/worm assembly torque again. ⁄ Socket " Readjust if input shaft torque exceeds 40 in lb (4.5 N m). Ft lb Torque wrench In lb Torque wrench DocID TRW TAS STEERING GEAR Page 1-55 Review Draft...
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