MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 373

Date
1-1-89
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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FILLING POWER STEERING SYSTEM
NOTE: For steps 1 and 2, do not tum the
stMrlng wheel. Otherwise, air wlll enter the
system.
1. Fill the reservoir nearly full. See figures 11-107 and
11-109. Crank the engine for 1 O seconds without allowing it to
start. If the engine does start, shut it off immediately.
2. Check and refill the reservoir as necessary. Perform this
procedure three times. each time checking and refilling the
reservoir.
CAUTION: Do not allow the fluid to drop
significantly or run out of the system. This
wlll atlow air Into the system.
3. Start the engine and let it idle for two minutes, shut the
engine off and check the fluid level in the reservoir.
4. Start the engine. Steer the coach from full left to full right
several times. .
5. Add fluid.to reservoir until it reaches the halfway point in
the sight glass.
Figure 11-109. Power Steering Reservoir Fill.
SAFETY INSPECTION
It is the manufacturer's recommendation that at major
inspections or every 300,000 miles (480,000 km), depending on
operating conditions. the front end steering components be
Magnaflux or Magnaglo inspected. This also applies when
purchasing a used coach.
This recommendation is due to various hazards while coach
is in service: extremely rough road surfaces. curbing of tires, or
accidents. In some instances at disassembly of steering com-
ponents, damage may also be caused due to heavy hammering
or application of heat
Important steering parts to be Magnaflux or Magnaglo
inspected are the following:
Pitman Arm
Drag Link Ends
All Ball Studs
Cross Tube End and Steering Arms
Main Steering Arm
Lever Shaft (Sector)
Worm Shaft
Axle Spindles
Other components being visually inspected that may be
doubtful should also be included in the Magnaflux or Magnaglo
inspection.
CAUTION: Do not utlllze any methods for
repair on steering components such as
welding, metal plating, etc. Replace with
genuine new parts.
DRAG LINK
The steering drag link assembly is a three-piece type. It
consists of a long tube and two stud ends. one of which joins to
the steering Pitman arm and one that joins to the main steering
arm at the front axle. Clamps at both ends are used for positive
adjustment and locking.