HYDRAPOWER® 048 Engineering Manual HF 64 Hydraulic Power Steering GearROSS HYDRAPOWER® STEERING GEAR MODEL HFS! 9), Ress has anticipated an nging and ing ia the automotive, tadustial and agriculture ering geat, incorporating the latest Ross Gear $ fae bis HYDRAPOWE idence gral assembly, installed wi mounting used slinder 1 integral mounted to the steer with manual sicecing gcars. A hydraulic ing gear to apply the power for stecring. This steering gear offers to the driver, that same qual obtained with the eonveational manually operated stecring seat. of madsense steering HYDRAPOWERSstcering coables the driver to maintain better control in the event of tire blewauts, soft ground, sand or sm ons. The hydralic response is used either for power assistance of tesisting shocks: - consequently. no tendency te over cartrol é ROSS GEAR DIVISION 1976 @ TRWINC ALLRIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL NO. Ht> e B We H i ir Hl u i L | i fe ft t £ ¥ i! ft ii iia lis igtel ti i ie Hl bi i i f, i i : I i | t ie i t i zt i ' i ; ! i its bu Ne Hi Fall if Hil i i F [ | & i i ‘taprovide the detver with power steering. resmure in the kydramlkc eyander builds up, the hydraulic Seatering force iscreasee Thus the drivers effort oa the steering wheel, im turing 2 comet. i greater then for a ‘imaight ahead road comection. Because the hydzanlic pre sare is low in the straght-ahead dring i necessary to add centering spsings to assist the valves hydraulic reaction im giving the system “road fed.” The fel and steering effort seated by the centering springs is constant for any steering ‘When the salve isin the center poition. the oil pressure at its two cylinder ports i low and equal and produces ineffective forces in the cylinder. Thu resus in no mace: ment of the pistes! and no circulation of oll in the lines to the cylinder: however, oll is ciculating from the pump ‘rough the control valve to the reservoir wil sufficieat pressure only to overcome friction of Bass a fitsnge Whenever che drive's effuct at the steering wheel evercames. the valve centering sprimgsand liydraihic reaction, the Valve spool i moved anlly restricting one of the metur pesaget to the outlet port, thas causing an ammediate increase in presaire at oae of the eylinder ports and in one end of the Gylindet. At the same time, the other retun pausing? 3 enlarged, allowing the oii from the discharging end of the cylinder free passage to the outlet port and return to the reservoir. The immediate effect is increased pressure in one ad of the cylinder to actuate the piston, thereby applying, ‘The sal low of the engine-driven pump is usually expressed 1 Gallons Per Minute at a grea enpne speed, generally ‘die Flow required for use with this evar is 4GPM (minimum). ‘Thais flow reuuis io a testing speed ia excess of 15 wheel ums per second. A flow control rai should be provided in the parsp or premure line to lieit to recommended low- \NOTE: Excessive od flow may csust an oil heating problem ‘20d produce other undesisable effects. | is necessary to inoorporste 2 pressure self valve in the supply cicuit, It is recommended thit the maximum (Presure not exceed 1750 PSI. RESERVOIR ‘Thee off reservois must be of sufficient copscity 10 avoid ‘beating 1nd provide air space for cl rise andor expansion ‘A “fall Flow” 50 Micron Falter is recommended in the Ihyraulic system. The incorporation of a suitable breather and/or after may be 28 necemary 28 the i filter. NOTE: it is recommended that the pump and/or seservoir bbe placed in the “Yan blast” or cool air stream. ==F. OM PORTS ‘Wheel turns 6.2 mininum (95°) ‘The inlet port io she valve and the return pact in the gear Outpt torgoe 21,900 inch pounds @ 1000 PS1 upper cover ate tapped 3/4-16 for use with standard 31.500 inch pounds @ 1500 PSI JICSAE fitings. 36,250 inch pounds © 1790 PSL Ratio Baa G. GEAR DATA FOR HF64 SERIES 1 HYDRAULIC om Angular Travel 95° guaranteed ‘The steering system should be kept filled with Automatic 757 adjustable ‘Tranamaiion Fluid Type A - Suflix A or other approved aids Fisted on Ross Service Bulletin #210.HF64 OIL FLOW ILLUSTRATIONHF DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (Reference: Figure HF646) A. PREPARATION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY Drain gear amembly, Thoroughly clean off around fictunes all outside dirt before disconnecting hoses. (Port holes ‘should be plugged émmedistely after disconnecting hoses and before nemoving from the vehicle} Finish cleaning and dry assembly before placing on work bench CLEAN WORK CONDITIONS I ix is necemary 10 disassemble any of che componcat (parts, make sure dat 2 clean work bench or table is med — fa pace of clean rapping caper makes an excellent dit posable top). All intemal parts should be cleaned: in clearjclean solvent and blown dry with clean au. Keep cach part sepaiate bs void nicks — burrs CAUTION: Avoid waping valve perts ‘with cloth, as lint may actually case binding and sticking of the closely fitted parts. NOTE: Never steamn clean or high pressure wast hydiaulic meeting awemblies. Do not force ar abuse closely fitted parts.a3 damage ually will sem B. DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR SUB-ASSEMBLIES 1. Rotate worm and mut assembly (25) 0 index mark con end of sector shaft (46) is perpendicular to the ‘cemerline of the worm and nut assembly. (Straight ahead position). Remove six bolts (384). 3. Top lightly wish a soft-fsced hammer on end of sector shaft (46) t0 disengage seal (39) and bet drain 4. Remove asa unit the side cover (38}and sector shaft 6). ‘5. Remove trunnion cover (52) by removing faar screws (St). 6 Remove foar baits (204). .Rorwte worm and aut assembly (25) until adaplor (20) moves out of Reusing for 3/4" and let drain. & Remove sub-assembly from housing and tay se C_ DISASSEMBLY OF SIDE COVER AND SECTOR SHAFT ASSEM 1. Remowe mut (37) and disengage ude Cover (38) from sector shaft (46) by turning adjusting screw (45) stocks 2. Remove retaining ring(43A), chftsal assembly (43), smasher (41) ard backup washer (42) from side cover (38) Check went ploy (5B). Vent plap should be fh with face of side cover (38) 1D. REMGVAL OF RACK FISTON FROM ORM AND NUT ASSEMBLY 1. Unite washer (6A) and remove locking screw (36) form mac pesto (35) 2 reposition rack piston (35) s0 the mck teeth are in down position and disengage mck slowly until ap- proximately 1" of aut on worm and oui assembly (25) is expored. (See Figure HFS#2). baie I He Roe Figure P62 3. Wipe dry surface and place retaising clip (Ref. figure HOA, item (25TT) or tape over the croseover ball tube fo worm std cut assembly (25) 10 prevent loss of siee! balls 4. Remove sack piston (25), Figure HF6S3® FE. REMOVAL OF NUT FROM WORM _ Ct seal (27) and seal cup (28) and remove 2 Remove retaining sing (31). cetaining waiher (30) back-up washer (29) and washer (26) and lay and in same order and position. (See Figure HFS+-5). 3. Place madre} (TLI913. Detail 69) in hole at the bottom end of worm and aut assembly (25) and ‘unscrew mat over mundrcl. (See Figate HF64:3). 4. Carefully remove mandrel with mot attached and set aside with out up. NOTE: Use extra care im onder that the tape or ball tube clip does not become disngapel. Do Not éerngage out from mandrel oc attempt to dicatsemble the balls sod tubes from the net F DISASSEMBLY OF VALVE ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTOR 1. Remove seal (1) and the four bolts (7A) from the upper cover (7). 2. Remove upper cover (7) from valve assembly (18). 3. Unstake washer (12) 4. Remove nut (11) and the following piccex: Washer (12), washer (13), thrast washer (14), thrast beatiog (15), washer (16) apd thrust waster (17). ‘5. Remove valve assembly (18) from worm shaft. 6. Remove adaptor (20). petayt titel ia Hit ui iti25A Ball Nut 26 25 Worm and Nut Assembly 26 Washer (Steel) 27 SealPPB> someune eBBy eubupt bee Skesspsymens: Seal Retaining Ring ‘Spacer Seal Bearing Nut Upper cover Bolt (4} (3/8—16 x 3-1/4") Washer Seal Ring (2+ ‘Adjusting Screw Beck-Up Washer “O" Ring Nut Washer Washer Thrust Washer (21 Thrust Besring (2) Washer (2) ‘Thrust Washer (2) Waive Assembly "0" Ring (2) Seal Ring Adaptor Bolt (4) (1/2-13 x 11/2"7 Washer (4) Seal Ring Back-Up Washer Seal Retaining Ring Worm and Nut Assembly Washer (Steel! Seal Seal Cup Back-Up Washer Retaining Washer Retaining Ring Poppet Seat Lock Washer Poppet Piston Ring Seal Ring "0" Ring Rack piston Locking Screw Lock Washer Nut Side Cover 3 s' a" 7 JOA (Optional Construction} O | Wa) fi‘Special Bolt (6) ( Vent Plug ‘Seal Ring Besring Back-up Washer (Stee!) Back-up Washer Seal Assembly Adjusting Screw ‘Sector Shaft Housing Adjusting Screw fu it Retaining Ring Seal Ring Trunnion Cover Screw (4) (5/16-18.x 1") Seal Pitman Arr Pitman Arm Bolt Assembly (Straight Serration) Lock Washer and Nut (Taper Serration) ElooSecgessanakassaee HY. WER®SECTION ||| _——__— ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (Refecence: Figure F646 ) 1. Ausable retaining ing(S0)in groove of soller bearing (40). Place the housing (37) on a wooden block to protect the side cover face and carefully pres the roller bearing nto the bowing until retaining ring (50) entacts housing. 2 Carefully clamp the hhowsing (47) foto a convenient assembly position and inspect che large rack piston bore for excemive scratches or damage. Note: Do not ste in the sume manner us = gssaline ‘engine cylinder wall; the howuing may exhibit severe sericher and. stl] fanction properly. Do not replace ‘the housing unless there is excessive internal leakage and it can be proven to be due to the warn howsing bore. 3. Assemble back-up washer (10), when specified ot Adjosting screw (45). Cast “O™ fing (10A) berally ‘with clean grease oF oil ad urge i carefully over the non-threaded end of adjusting scew and into the woo provided. 4. Insert the abore meembly into the tapped hole pro- vided and thread into the housing (47) leaving 7/7 exposed thread. 5. Assemble nut (49) onto adjusting screw (48) and ‘tighten sun finger tight. (Final adjustment and torque mast Be made later). B. UPPER COVER ASSEMBLY 1. If the needle bearing (5) hes been removed inom the ‘pper caver (7}.a suitable prening mandrel must be fabricated which will plot on the inner diametes of the needie ‘bearing and have Clearance in the bearing bore. The needle bearing (5) mast be pressed on the mambered end and postioned 1 1/87 from the vaive {face side of the upper cover (7) (After pressing, check for freedom of the necdicin the bearing). 2 Assemble sal (4) with the seal lip toward the neele bearing (5). Coat the spacer (3) with grease and assemble. Install the retaining ting (2) and check 10 3. Assemble back-up ring (10). when specified, on adjust. ing screw (3). Coat “O™ ring (104) liberally. woth clean grease o© oil and arge it careflly over the non- thieaded end of adjuating screw (9). Thicad the ad- justing sezew (9) through the upper cover (7) until SFIS" of the thiead i exposnd beyond the boss, 4. Asemble ut (6) on threaded portion of adjusting scsew (9) apd tighten sot finger tight. (Final adjust ‘ment sod tongue must be mide late). C. ADAPTOR, WORM AND NUT ASSEMBLY AND UPPER COVER ASSEMBLY 11, Assemble ack-op washer (22), seal (23) and retaining ‘ing (24) into adaptor (30), care must be taken 10 amemble the ip of seal (23) toward the retaining fing (24). Using clean preate for retention, semble eal 19g (8) and two “O™ rings (19) into the recesses (Provided ix. the adaptor face adjacent to the valve tembly. 2. Amemble the adsptor (20) over the bottom end of the worm shaft (Part of tiem 25). 3. Clamp carefully the worm shaft into a wise with soft faced jaws to permit access to the sercaied and fesded end. Assemble thrust washer (14), washer (46), thrust bearing (#5), chrust washer (17). valve sembly (18), thrust washer (17), washer (16). thrust Deseing (15), thrust washer (14), washer (13), new washer (12) and out (11). Carefally tighten nat (11), ing that thrust beatings (15) are located over washers (6) sed adjust per section IV, paragraph B 4. Cover the senations on the worm shaft with an asembiy thimble or a single layer of cellophane tape. Lightly coat remaining portion of worm shaft with (od, Re-check the position ofthe seal sing (8}n upper ‘cower (7) and seal ring (@) and. seal ring (19A} in edsptor (20). Carefully install the upper cover (7) over the worm shaft, noting tha! the sdyusting screw pei ate opting eet the adaptor (20). ‘3. Amemble four bolts (7A) acd washers (7B) and ‘ughten bolts to specified torque. 6 Amemble mat (25A) by placing mandrel (TLI913. Detail 69) against bottors end of worm shaft and curefeally rotate to engage worm groove en shaft. 7, Assemble: washer (26), new seal (27). pew seal cup. (28) with Couatecboce side toward seal (27). back-up. ‘weather (29) and retaining washer (30) on worm shaft.SECTION 8. Carefully rotate the mut (25A) for its full travel, checking for bind and insuring that al balls are in the D. RACK PISTON ASSEMBLY 1, Vang a sofi-faced vise, clamp the rack piston (35) in a horizontal position with the teeth facing up. (Carefully inspect the bores and outer groand murfaces for damage and stone off aay burr. Carefully expend ¥ 2 i i ; i g Piston and torque 10 20 ft. Bos: end lock washer tab a shown in figure HF64-7. (Allow “Stud Lock™ 20 minutes to dey before adding oil to peat). 3, Clean thuesded hole on top of zack piston (35) wath thueaded locking screw (36) bole, sip into rack piston ‘bore until about 1” of the aut (25A) is mot engaged. (See figure HF64-2) remove the tape or clip from the ‘ball mut (2SA) and ip into the Bare of rack piston (G5), Clean threads of locking screw (36) and. apply ic” grade “T™ primer to threads and allow to aminotes. Apply “Loctite: Hy deaulic Sealant” if to threads of locking screw. Assemble screw with new Jock washer (346A) into rack piston and. ‘tocque to 30-35 ft. Ibs. Bend lock washer against one Mist of hex. head on locking screw (See HF6458). Abow “Loctite Hydnwlic sealant™ 29 min- ‘utes to dry before adding oll to gear. ‘SECTOR SHAFT AND SIDE COVER ASSEMBLY retainer (44) ito the sector shaft wotil adjusting screw (45) has ne perosptble end play. 12 Stake the retminey (44) into the two slate provided ‘and again check freedom of adjusting screw move ‘ment. 3. Af went plog (388) « to be replaced, pest in-new vent ig 4. Assconble busca washer (41), back-op washer (42). shaft seal assemiby (23) and snap ring (43A) into side ‘cover (38). Note: Shaft seal amembly bas “od side ‘molded in the face and must be vinble after axscmbly. 5. Coat the end of the pear shaft (46) with clean grease ‘and insert the gear shaft my the side cover ta the point ‘of contact of the adjusting screw (45) and the inner ‘cavity of the side cover (35). Using a sorew driver, turn the adjusting sezew (45) to engage the Ohreads and ‘otate the screw entd x fra stop reached. TRUNNION COVER ASSEMBLY 1. Inspect trunnion over (52) for damage and anembie ‘incic-ap washer (42} and position shat seal ascmbiy 443) with the words “oil side" to be: visible after sscmbly. FINAL ASSEMBLY 1. Clamp the housing (47) as before, to permit assess te all bores. Assemble seal (21) and. seal rng (19) i= ‘the recemes provided is adaptor (20) using grease for anenuoa 2 tesert rack piston (35) into the housing (47) and position teeth to be viable through the housing side ‘coveropening. As the rack piiton enters the lubsicated ‘hore, comprest piston ring (34) oc (34A) and urge ‘into assembled position. 3. Recheck the position of seal ring (19A) and seat ‘eg (23) in the adaptor (20), alega the of tranafer holes, and move the adaptor into contact with the ‘nowsing. 4. Amerie four bolte (204) with washers (208) tara “slaptor (20) and tighten to specified torque. 5. Coat seal sing (39) with clean grease and anemble into recessed gouve provided in side cover (38). {6 By cbtervation thru the housing (47) side cover side ‘opening. alips the rack pinten {ideatificetion mask omcenterline) and assemble side cover (35) and sector and tighten to specified torque. Before amembly af (36) into housing (47). Note the center of th sctoe ‘itman arm ($4). pack seal (3) wih whee bearing ‘Suft (46) must engage the center of the rack pasion Pese t toh ‘water and incall over trunmon 435). cover (32). 7. Assemble six Bolts (38) and 0 a CSS See es grin Once 5: Adjun adjusting mxew (45) in side cover (38 1. After rotating the wore shaft thru i fl rvl for pomp gee oor 4mm of fie ope. shack te ctr sat No rotational bad oF sector 9. Cover the serrations om the scctor shaft (46) with an eee samembiy thimble ota single aver of elophane tape. aoe ‘Cont the seal (51) with clean pease and place over cree retaining ting (50). Assemble the trannion coves (52) 2 Mthencering pears propery ascmbied and adjusted, =| “aver Go lightly preaied sector shaft (46). Care must ‘the input torque should not exceed 15 in. Ts. ove: ‘pe taken voresure ha seal (S1) ix properly pontioned fell travel of 95 atthe sector ait. ‘onnt eetainding ring (50): 3. Revetse torque applied to the goar shaft for full stecr- 10. Amemble four screws (52A) thre trunnion cover (52) sg peat travel should not exceed $0 ft® ‘A. WRENCH TORQUES ——— secTION Iv WRENCH TORQUES AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (Reference: Figure HFEI6} PART NAME ITEM NO. TORQUE (Nut (5/16 - 24) 6 15:20 Ft. Lbs, —an " sail on anne Poppet Scat 2 2530Ft Le ace : ssh Screw (5/16 - 18% 17) S28 13-23 Ft Dba. =i a ne mesure : aaron Satis soiiegiati Sean oe = ean Screw (1/2-13 x 1 1/2) mA 70-80 Ft Lbs.———— section iv ——___— ADJUSTMENT OF THRUST BEARINGS (Reference Figure HFS) 1 Assemble per section IH, paragraph C. 2. Tighten out (11), noting that the thrast bearings 5) aac located over the washers (16), until all components ae “snug” and at a solid height. (Tongue not to exceed 20 ft Tbs.) Back off the mat 2 and bend one tang of washer (17) into a mich ing shot in mut (11). 3. Check for free rotation of valve asemibly (18) on ‘worm shaft atscaibly (25pand for perceptibleend play. Note: The above ssscmbly should sotate at 3 to 5 ‘ch pounds. (C. ADJUSTMENT OF SECTOR SHAFT (Gicering Gear in Center of Tiavel) Keri | 1. Adjust. adjusting screw (85) in side cover (38) to provide a 15-20 in. Ibs. torque at the worm shaft as the steering gear moved 90° esch ade af center Back oor the adjusting screw one turn and note torgoe reqaired to move through 90° cach side of contr. More adjusting scree in to provide aise m torque of 2 to 4m Bog. at a pout wothin 45° each se of center afier nat (37pis locked to specified torque Note: Input torque. of the completely zssembled ‘ar, mines hydeaulic oa, should not exceed 15 ‘och pounds over full travel of OS" at the sectoe shaft. D. ADJUSTMENT OF PRESSURE RELIEF ‘ADIUSTING SCRESS. (Reference Figare HF66) 1. Amemble adjusting screw (48) per stction III. para: graph A. ‘2. Asembie sdjuving screw (9) per section HM, para ea 8 3. Adjustment on Vehicle: 3.1 The parpose of this procedure is to set the poppet andjesting serewe #9 that the poppet conteets the screw jast before fall wheel cut is attained. Thea at Fall whee cut (when steering against anle stops) ‘the poppet Should be fully tripped and pressace shown by 2 gage mi the supply line should be ‘between 350 and 900 PSL. 3.2 Adjustment prooedure. Steet vehicle against axle ‘Hops in one durection of turn and aote pressaze ‘on page in: supply line a8 wheel comactsaxke op. IW this pressore reading is less then system rect Prewure, Back poppet adjusting screw out until the system & operating at relist pressure ‘hile secring aguicat axle stops. Sercw adjusting screw 4 until pressure on gape reads fess than S00 PSI seecing sgn anle stops. Lock adjusting scew {this postion by tightening jam nut to: torque. Repeat proseduse for othes disectian of turn 3.3 Caution: During the abor procedure care mart Ibe taken not to the system at relief prew ‘aire for more than a few seconds at 3 time or damage 10 the system may result due to.excenive feat geacration. 3.4 The 900) PSI figure med above i valid only for recommended. automatic transmision Maid at 130" Fad a flow tate of 45 GPM. Consult Ross Engnccring if other conditions exist.® Normal Noise LA hining™ noase may be heard from the vaive atsem- bly when itis actuated during steering manewver. ‘2. Fluid being bypassed thea the poppels at full turn uy cause noise. 3. Nove may be heard from the system relief rave when it is required to actuate. 4. Pump “gow!” may be beard from some types of Power steeding pumps, ‘Abnormal Noise 1. If the power stecring pump is elt driven, « “squeal jing” noise during stecring may indicate that the bel(s) ‘should be tightened or replaced. 2. A “dicking” noise ineard when inititing a steccing ‘mancuver or when changing directions of tara may indicate that some component is loose and i shifting ‘under baad. 3. A change in the normal noise from the power steering (pump may indicate that an excesive amount of air has been trapped in the Suid or that the fluid level islow, 4. Excess noite from the power sicering pamp may ‘indicate that the hydraulic system has dirt sludge or ‘other impurities trapped or that the power steering [pump is worn and defective. Road Wander 1. Components in stecving Finkape sich as tell sockets ‘oa drag Kink or axle arm loose or worn. 2. Tite presmze incorrect or unequal lft 10 sight. 3. Wheel bearings umpropealy adjusted or worn, AL Steering gear mounting boltslome on frame, 5. Front end aipameat out of specification 6 Steering gear center adjusiment improperly adjusted (See page 16 for adjustment procedurch 7. Dy filth wheel or poor finish oo fifth wheet or trailer plate. cf 0, bow op ‘Stecting geometcy incorect (pitman arm andfor sxe ‘arm ball position). ‘Sip jocot in oper column sticking ov binding, ‘Taras beating adjustment smut (11) improperly sd- « ‘Front end alignment incorrect, ‘Amr hydraulic systern. ‘Wheels oot of balance. (Coraponents im steering limkage such ar ball sockets ‘om drag liek or axle arm locee or wom. [Badly worn or wnevenly worn tires. (Wheel bearings improperly adjusted or worm, External Oa Leakage 1 2 ‘No exteenalleakape is acceptable at steering gear. ‘Vent pling (SKB) leaking at side cover indicates failure cof shaft seal assembly (43) in side coves. Finding Socatioa of eak may be dificult ance oil may run” away from leak and drip from a low poiat on the gear or chassis.MAINTENANCE DATA ‘TROUBLE SHOOTING Qrersteer of Dasting 7. Valve assembly spool sticking. 1, Frontend components binding, Lowsire presse. & Sector shaft adjustment too ti. (See page 16 for ‘sgjostment procedure.) ‘Valve amenity spool sticking. ‘Steering geometry incorrect (piman arm andor xxie arm ball postion}. ‘Steeting column binding. High Steering EsTort in One Direction Vehicle averlonded. ‘Lower worm shaft seal (27) faillare. ‘Avoulinry sylender Fines crossed. Inadequate flow. Inadequate pressure. Steering columa ship joint binding, alewing the con tral wave to sult in only one izection. ‘Thrast bezring sadjustement nut (11) 200%. ‘Hydraulic valve assembly sdlaptor sal (25) fadure High Steering Effort in Boch Derectians 6 Vebice overloaded. Low flow or pressure from pump. may be dot to Joone drive belt{s), sucky flow eantro! or relief waive, ‘orhhigh internal leakage in pomp. ‘Components of steering system binding. High back renrure caved by: clogged return line filter. Restriction in return tine, or toa smal veturn fene_ ‘Excessive internal bekcage in steering seat ‘Low hrydranlic Oui bevel. [Restriction in sapply fine or aspply fine too small ‘Sip joint io upper column sticking or binding. Lost at Steering Wheel 2 [Loose ball socket connections or other Himkage con- nections. LLooue steering ger sGjostments — Side cover adjast- ‘ment andor worm adjustment. ‘Steeding wheel loase on dhafi. ‘Pitman arm Joase on sector shaft. ‘Steering gear loose on frame. ‘Loote connections between steering column and sicer- wage Excemive Heat ‘An undersize replacement hose of line can came excesive heat. A vestaicted hove os line due toa kink or severe bend. ‘San cause exctasive heat If poppets have nat heen adjusted properly to relieve ‘pressure af ends of meeting grat travel exces eat muy read Af the hiydrasiac system fluid becomnes overheated it ‘cam couse the seals in the steering peas to diy out and are ther sealing abaity- If the hyGeauic system Maid has been overheated it well hve a rancid odor. ‘Tre internal parts of the steering geat may show same Giscolonstion the itrauitc ater Oued ha boen ighty overheated.“TIPS” FOR MAINTENANCE OF STEERING GEAR SYSTEMS Always check for wear in steering linkage and other system components first, before making adjustments to steering gear assembly. Prevent internal bottoming of steering gear. . . Carefully check axle stops. Make periodic checks of lube level for steering gear and components to prevent malfunction due to inadequate lubrication. Make routine and/or periodic checks for proper front. end alignment. 5, Maintain correctly infisted tires. 6 Always use a “puller”, never use a torch or hammer to remove steering arms. u 13. 14. 15 16. 18. Always carefully examine all steering parts which have been subject to “impact” and replace any that. are questionable. Investigate immediately, and correct cause of any play, rattle, or shimmy in any Part of the linkage or stecring mechanism. Remove cause of stocring column misalignment, and if necossary elongate support bracket holes at dash. Encourage all drivers to report any malfunction or accident that could have dam. aged the steering mechanism. De not attempt to weld any broken steering component. (Replace oniy with original equipment.) Do not attempt to severely cold straighten any steering system part. Do not attempt to hot straighten or bend any steering system part. Always use new seals and “O" rings during repairs and overhauls. Replacement of singe bearing assemblies, or talla, if one or more make a “set” is not recommended. Excessive heat will develop if any power steering gear is held in an extreme right ‘or left. turn longer than = few seconds. (Heat developed can damage seals and/or pump.) Prevent dirt or fereign particles from entering hydraulic steering «ystems. (Always clean off around filler caps, before removing. to check oil supply.) Use'care to prevent even miner hydrantic leaks to continue. 1s‘ONI hel, LL