CHAPTER 8 REPAIR OF STEERING SYSTEM

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CHAPTER 8

REPAIR OF STEERING SYSTEM

Section I. DESCRIPTION

to the steering cylinder. Movement of the cylinder rod

8-1. General

rotates a pivot arm on the axle. Two tie rods connected

The power steering system consists of the steering

to the pivot arm are attached to the wheel spindles. As

wheel, steering valve, steering cylinder, steering axle

the arm rotates, the spindles are pulled or pushed in the

and wheels. The steering axle is mounted at the rear of

direction of the turn, turning the wheels. Refer to figure

the truck. Hydraulic pressure for the system is supplied

8-1 for a view of the power steering system.

by the hydraulic pump. Rotation of the steering wheel

operates the steering valve, sending hydraulic pressure

Figure 8-1. Power steering system.

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