Steering Stabilizer Cylinder (Damper); Drag Link Maintenance; Ifs Drag Link; Lubrication Fittings - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

NOTE
The full procedure is described under paragraph
Checking the Steering Gear Play in RB
Robert Bosch Servocom - Service Manual
(8090 manual).
Take note that the maximum travel covered
value specified in the Servocom manual
doesn't apply to the Prevost design which
uses a 18-inch steering wheel.
If the maximum value is exceeded, the steering
system should be thoroughly inspected for worn
or loose components, beginning with the steering
linkage. If the steering linkage is in good condition,
then the steering column and the steering gear
should be inspected.
MAINTENANCE
I-BEAM FRONT AXLE
Perform the steering play inspection every 185
000 miles (300 000 km) or once a year
whichever comes first.
MAINTENANCE
INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
(Private use only)
Perform the steering play inspection every 48
months.
14.5 STEERING STABILIZER CYLINDER
(DAMPER)
The steering damper is located on R.H. side, aft
of front axle (Figure 30).
The cylinder is non-adjustable and non-repairable.
Check for oil leaks or lack of resistance.
Disconnect the cylinder from axle, and then
carefully attempt to extend and collapse it
manually.
Steering damper ball joint (rod end) is provided
with grease fitting for pressure lubrication. Under
normal conditions, it should be serviced at the
intervals specified by the Lubrication And
Servicing
LUBRICATION & SERVICING.
Check the ball joint for wear, and replace if
necessary. Good quality lithium-base grease
NLGI
recommended.
FIGURE 30: STEERING STABILIZER (DAMPER)

14.6 DRAG LINK MAINTENANCE

Visually inspect drag link components for
broken, corroded or deformed clamps, loose,
bent or corroded nuts and gauges on tube from
rubbing parts.

14.6.1 IFS Drag Link

Lubrication Fittings

All lubrication fittings must be clean before
applying
equipment used in applying lubricant is clean.
Every precaution should be taken to prevent
entry of dirt, grit, lint or other foreign matter into
lubricant
become broken or damaged.
Re-charge ball joint until grease can be seen
escaping from socket. On ball joints fitted with a
rubber boot, do not add to much grease as the
rubber boot might expand and rupture.
In selecting proper lubricants, supplier reputation
must be considered. The supplier must be
PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Section revised June 2019
SECTION 14: STEERING
MAINTENANCE
Schedule in
No. 2 like Shell
lubricant. Also, always
containers. Replace
Section 24:
Retinax LX is
be sure
fitting when
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