INSTALLATION
NOTE
•
Remove all caps and plugs prior to installation.
•
Fittings must be cleaned and inspected for cracks or stripped threads before installation.
•
Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation.
•
Do not reuse hydraulic oil.
1.
Install preformed packing (Figure 2, Item 7) and elbow (Figure 2, Item 12) on steering gear (Figure 2, Item 6),
with opening of elbow facing down.
2.
Install preformed packing (Figure 2, Item 8) and adapter (Figure 2, Item 9) on steering gear (Figure 2, Item 6).
NOTE
Steps (3) through (5) apply to Sheppard steering gears only.
3.
Install extension line (Figure 2, Item 19) on adapter (Figure 2, Item 9) and tighten nut (Figure 2, Item 18).
4.
Install elbows (Figure 2, Items 21 and 24) on extension line (Figure 2, Item 19) and elbow (Figure 2, Item 21)
and tighten nut (Figure 2, Item 20).
5.
Install pressure lines (Figure 2, Items 11 and 14) on elbows (Figure 2, Items 21 and 24) and tighten nuts
(Figure
2,
Items
22
and
23).
6.
Install two elbows (Figure 2, Item 27) on frame rail (Figure 2, Item 25) with two nuts (Figure 2, Item 28).
7.
Connect two hoses (Figure 2, Item 26) to elbows (Figure 2, Item 27).
8.
Connect pressure lines (Figure 2, Items 11 and 14) to elbows (Figure 2, Item 2) and tighten nuts
(Figure
2,
Item
17).
NOTE
Steps (9) through (11) apply to Ross steering gears only.
9.
Install preformed packing (Figure 2, Item 7) and elbow (Figure 2, Item 12) on steering gear (Figure 2, Item 6).
10.
Install preformed packing (Figure 2, Item 8) and adapter (Figure 2, Item 9) on steering gear (Figure 2, Item 6).
11.
Connect pressure lines (Figure 2, Items 11 and 14) to elbow (Figure 2, Item 12) and adapter
(Figure
2,
Item
9) and tighten nuts (Figure 2, Items 10 and 13).
12.
Install tiedown strap (Figure 2, Item 1) on pressure lines (Figure 2, Items 11 and 14).
13.
Install pressure lines (Figure 2, Items 11 and 14) on crossmember (Figure 2, Item 15) with four clamps
(Figure
2,
Item
3), two spacers (Figure 2, Item 4), screws (Figure 2, Item 5), and locknuts
(Figure
2,
Item
16).
TM 9-2320-272-23-3
0508
0508-4