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INTRODUCTION.
1-20.
Steering System.
The steering system
It is operated by the hydraulic system along
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is a part of the hydraulic system.
with a mechanical linkage.
For
illustration refer to specific maintenance tasks.
a. Steering Wheel.
Actuates the steering valve. The steering wheel is
used to change direction of vehicle movement. It controls
steering
c y l i n d er
a r t i c u l a t i o n.
b.
Steering Column.
the steering linkage.
c. Steering Linkage.
with the steering gear.
The steering column connects the steering wheel with
The steering linkage connects the steering column
d.
Steering Gear. The last stage of the mechanical linkage.
e. Steering Valve. All hydraulic fluid in the main hydraulic system is
controlled and metered by the steering valve.
T h e s t e e r i n g v a l v e s u p p l i es
hydraulic fluid not required by the steering system to the vehicle loader and
carriage linkage.
f .
Main Hydraulic system Pump. This pump is the common supply pump for the
hydraulic system. Hydraulic fluid is supplied to the steering valve and then
to the steering cylinders or other hydraulic components on demand during normal
operation.
g .
Ground Driven Steering Pump.
This pump, mounted on the transmission,
coupled to the vehicle wheels, will provide safe steering in the event of an
engine failure while the vehicle is
moving.
During
normal
operating
conditions, fluid supplied by the ground driven steering pump circulates in a
closed circuit. Should the main
hydraulic pump malfunction,
f l u i d i s
automatically routed by the diverter valve to the steering cylinders via
the
steering valve.
h .
Steering Cylinders.
The bases of the steering cylinders are anchored in
the front frame of the vehicle.
The rod ends are attached to the rear frame.
When the steering cylinders are activated, one rod extends out and the other
r e t r a c t s .
This action pivots the frame sections and steers the vehicle.
i. Hydraulic Reservoir. The reservoir stores the hydraulic fluid used by
the system.
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