INSTALLATION - TM-10-3930-644-14-P0331

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

seats, springs, plug to tie rods. Position the tie

rods on the pivot arm and tighten plug until seats

firmly grasp ball stud on the pivot arm. Install

ball socket on spindle and secure with nut and

cotter pin.

E. INSTALLATION

1. Depending upon the model of the lift truck,

install axle mounting housing or housings on

steer axle pivot pins. Type III steer axle requires

that solid spacer is positioned between end of

pivot pin and frame.

2. Position steer axle on a jack or other suitable

device and raise it into position under the truck

frame.

3. Install mounting capscrews, lockwashers, and

nuts if applicable; tighten until snug to permit

movement for adjustment.

4. Type III Steer Axle:

Push entire steer axle against rear spacer and

turn adjusting screw in or OUT (as applicable) to

take up end play between pivot pin and solid

spacer. Tighten adjusting screw to a torque of

10-15 lb-ft. Tighten jam nut to a torque of 90-0l0

Figure 4. Pivot Arm Installation

lb-ft after adjustment is completed.

(Type II and III Steer Axles)

5. Tighten steer axle mounting nuts or capscrews

60 max and install cotter pin.

securely.

12. Install hu b cap and secure with capscrews and

6. Thoroughly lubricate all lube points of the

lockwashers, tightening capscrews securely.

steering system.

Lower the truck to the floor.

7. Connect drag link to the pivot arm. Install floor

F. PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

plate and toe plate and fasten securely.

1. Make certain pivot arm pin, bearing seats, and

8. Lubricate the inner wheel bearing cone with

steer axle housing bore are clean.

specified grease. Use an applicator designed to

force lubricant into the bearing rollers.

2. Install retaining ring and lower bearing cup in

steer axle housing; install upper bearing cup.

9. Position inner bearing cone on the spindle.

Make certain cups are firmly seated.

Lubricate the bearing cups in the wheel and

carefully install the wheel on the spindle.

3. Seat upper seal ( ig. 4) on pivot arm firmly. Fill

seal with specified grease.

10. Lubricate the outer bearing cone with the

specified lubricant, using an applicator. Install

4. Pack upper cone with specified grease and

the bearing cone on the spindle.

press it onto pivot arm pin until it is seated

against the shoulder.

11. Install washer and retaining nut on spindle.

While rotating steer wheel, tighten retaining nut

5. Install pivot arm with bearing in steer axle

to a torque of 50 lb-ft; then back off nut until

housing.

loose (0 lb-ft). Rotate wheel alternately in each

direction while tightening retaining nut until a

6. Pack lower bearing cone with grease and install

torque of 25 lb-ft is obtained. Then back off nut

it on pivot arm pin.

30 min to

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