Manitowoc Grove TMS800E Service And Maintenance Manual page 297

TMS800E SERVICE MANUAL
remove or wind out the plungers to a depth of less than 4
mm (0.16 in) (Figure 8-9).
2. Position the gearbox on the mounting and secure with
eight screws and washers. Apply Loctite #243 to the
gear box mounting bolts. Torque bolts to
ft-lb) .
3. Turn the input shaft on the gearbox in one direction until
it bottoms out.
4. Turn the input shaft in the opposite direction while
counting the number of turns until it bottoms out.
5. Divide the number of turns by two, then turn the input
shaft back that number of turns to center the steering
gearbox output shaft.
6. After centering the steering gearbox output shaft, locate
the pitman arm on the output shaft by aligning the timing
marks (arrow on shaft and letter 'B' on pitman arm).
NOTE: The pittman arm must be at the angle shown in
Figure 8-10. If the position varies more than 2
GROVE
7. Install the retainer nut, friction washer and tab washer
onto the gearbox shaft and secure the pittman arm.
Torque the nut to 613 Nm (450 lb-ft).
520 Nm (384
8. After specified torque is reached, continue to torque until
the notches in the retainer nut are aligned with the next
bend tab of the tab washer. Bend two opposing tabs of
the washer into the notches of the retainer nut.
9. Attach the steering column to the steering gearbox input
shaft.
10. Connect the drag link vertical socket to the pittman arm
using a slotted nut. Torque the nut to 136 to 170 Nm (100
to 125 lb-ft). Tighten the nut to the next cotter pin hole
and install the cotter pin.
11. Connect the hydraulic lines to the steering gearbox as
tagged during removal.
14.69 Degrees
Published 01-29-2014, Control # 496-00
UNDERCARRIAGE
degrees, double check the center of travel and
timing mark alignment.
14.44 Degrees
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FIGURE 8-10
8-15