Figure 2-12. Drag link removal and installation.

(5) Remove drag link from pivot arm ball stud.

(6) Loosen locknut and unscrew drag link

stud. from power steering cylinder plunger rod.

b. Installation and Adjustment. (fig. 2-12.)

steering cylinder. If necessary, adjust by loosening

locknut and moving plunger rod in or out.

(1) Position steer wheels in a straight ahead

(8) Install lifting device and remove blocking.

position (parallel with side of lift truck).

(9) Lower lift truck.

(2) Set the power steering cylinder plunger

rod half way out of the cylinder.

2-21. Steer Axle

(3) Screw the drag link onto the plunger rod

a. Removal.

far enough to install the drag link socket onto the ball on

(1) Disconnect

battery

and

discharge

the pivot arm.

(4) Tighten the locknut.

(2) Remove toe and floor plates (TM 10-3930-

(5) Tighten the adjusting plug just enough to

620-12)

prevent end play.

(3) Remove drag link (para 2-20).

(6) Secure adjusting plug in position with

Note. Make sure blocking will not interfere with removal of

the steer axle.

cotter pin.

(4) Place a suitable jack under the steer axle.

(7) Check that both wheel spindles contact

spindle stops to prevent bottoming of piston in power

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