Specifications

Service Training
Section 4.4
Page 6
4.4.3.1 STEERING AXLE INSTALLATION
- Mount the two axle blocks (2) on the centre of the axle.
NOTE: Axle blocks are not symmetrical, wide section must be shown up!
- Place the steering axle (1) into the counterweight from below. Raise the steering slightly until the two axle
blocks (2) contact the counterweight and underpin it.
- Coat the mounting screws (4) with Loctite 270.
- Fasten the two plates (3) and axle blocks (2) with screws (4).
- Torque the screws (4) to 395 Nm (39.5 mkp).
- Connect the tubes on both sides of the steering cylinder.
- Eliminate any air in the steering by turning the steering wheel through its full travel cycle about 10 times.
- Mount the wheels.
- Lower the truck.
- Tighten opposite wheel mounting screws to a torque of 650 Nm.
4.4.4 STEERING AXLE REPAIRS
NOTE: The following services can be performed without removing the steering axle from the truck.