Replace Pedestal Bushings; Adjust Steering Backlash - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

REPAIR
D
NOTE: Write down location and number of washers on
pinion and sector gear shafts. If a new shaft is
installed, number and placement of washers
may need adjustment.
5. Remove cotter pin and washer(s) (E) from steering
pinion shaft (F).
6. Remove pinion gear shaft from bottom of tractor.
7. Inspect shaft and pinion gear assembly, replace as
necessary.
NOTE: Steering pinion gear can not be removed from
the steering shaft. There may be 0—3 washers
installed above pinion gear. These washers
are not interchangeable with other washers on
the shaft. They are needed to ensure proper
pinion
engagement for proper steering response.
8. Remove pedestal (D) and sector gear shaft (G) as
an assembly
9. Remove snap ring and washer(s) (H).
10. Remove sector gear shaft (G).
11. Replace worn or damaged parts as necessary.
12. Adjust steering backlash (see Adjust Steering
Backlash later in this section).
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E
H
G
Sector Gear
Marks
Pinion Gear
gear to sector gear
13. Install assembly in reverse order, making sure
pinion gear and sector gear alignment marks are
aligned as steering pinion shaft (F) is installed.
F

REPLACE PEDESTAL BUSHINGS

M51991
1. Inspect four bushings installed in steering sleeves
of pedestal. If worn or damaged, replace them
individually or as a set.
2. Clamp pedestal to stationary bench.
3. Use a slide hammer puller set up with inside jaws to
remove four bushings.
4. Install new bushings using a rubber hammer.

ADJUST STEERING BACKLASH

M51994
backlash
1. Install shaft (B) with four bottom washers in
pedestal.
2. Install washers and snap ring (A) on shaft (B).
3. Install pedestal on tractor.
STEERING
Bushings
D
C
B
A
M51989
E
M51991
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