ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL
CAUTION
Do not damage the O-rings, seals, or wipers dur-
ing installation.
1.
Put O-rings, seals, guide rings, and wipers in
warm hydraulic oil.
2.
Install O-rings, seals, guide rings, and wipers
3.
Lubricate O-rings, seals, and wipers with O-
ring lubricant and carefully install one end cap
on cylinder rod.
4.
Carefully slide cylinder rod into cylinder shell
and end onto shell. Keep cylinder rod aligned in
center of cylinder shell during installation so
the parts are not damaged. Install other end
cap into shell. Put caps on hydraulic fittings of
end caps.
5.
Hold end caps and install cylinder on axle
frame using capscrews. Tighten capscrews to
225 N•m (166 lbf ft).
6.
Install tie rods. See Spindles, Bearings, and Tie
Rods Repair for procedures.
7.
Remove plugs and caps and connect hydraulic
lines as tagged during removal, to steering cyl-
inder. Operate steering system to remove air
from cylinders and system. Turn steering wheel
several times from one stop to the other. Check
that the steer cylinder operates lock to lock.
Figure 9. Steering Cylinder
Steering Cylinder Repair
1600 SRM 1952
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