1999/01/12 Steering Clutch And Brake (RENR4255-02)

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Power Flow

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Steering clutch and brake

(1) Clutch retainer

(2) Clutch plates and friction discs

(3) Output hub

(4) Clutch piston

(5) Retainer for brake

(6) Brake plates and friction discs

(7) Brake piston

(8) Spring

(9) Brake housing

(10) Chamber (brake pressure)

(11) Outer axle shaft

(12) Inner axle shaft

(13) Input hub

(14) Chamber (clutch pressure)

The steering clutch and brake components transfer power from the bevel gear to the final drives.

The steering clutches contain these main components: clutch retainer (1), clutch plates and friction discs (2), clutch piston (4) and output hub (3) .
The steering clutches are engaged by pressure oil which is sent from the steering and brake control valve to chamber (14) .

The brakes contain these main components: retainer (5), brake plates and friction discs (6), brake piston (7), disc spring (8) and brake housing (9) .

The brakes are engaged by spring (8). The brakes are released by pressure oil which is sent from the steering and brake control valve to chamber
(10) .

Power from the bevel gear is sent through inner axle shaft (12) to input hub (13). Input hub (13) is connected to output hub (3) by clutch plates and
friction discs (2). Output hub (3) is connected to outer axle shaft (11) by splines. Outer axle shaft (11) is connected to the final drive.

Steering Clutch and Brake Operation

When you steer the machine to the right the steering clutch that is on the right side of the machine is disengaged. When one steering clutch is
disengaged, the inner axle shaft (12) is not connected to outer axle shaft (11) on that side. Also, the right brake can engage in order to prevent the
outer axle shaft from rotating. During forward operation, the machine turns to the right since the left track rotates and the right track does not rotate.

When you steer the machine to the left the steering clutch that is on the left side of the machine is disengaged. When one steering clutch is
disengaged, inner axle shaft (12) is not connected to outer axle shaft (11) on that side. Also, the left brake can engage in order to prevent the outer
axle shaft from rotating. During forward operation, the machine turns to the left since the right track rotates and the left track does not rotate.

Straight Movement
During straight movement of the machine, pressure oil is sent through internal passages to chambers (10) and (14). This pressure oil holds the
brakes in the released position and the steering clutches in the engaged position.

Then, when power from the bevel gear is sent through inner axle shafts (12) to input hubs (13), output hubs (3) turn outer axle shafts (11).

Gradual Turn
The oil pressure that is sent to chamber (14) decreases to 0 kPa (0 psi) after the steering control lever is moved and resistance is felt. Then, the
steering clutch is released. Input hub (13) rotates, but no power is transferred to outer axle shaft (11) on one side of the machine. The machine turns
gradually.

Sharp Turn
The oil pressure that is sent to chamber (14) decreases to 0 kPa (0 psi) after the steering control lever is pulled back all the way. Input hub (13)
rotates, but no power is transferred to outer axle shaft (11) on one side of the machine.

Also, the pressure in chamber (10) decreases to approximately 325 kPa (47 psi). This decrease in pressure in chamber (10) allows spring (8) to
engage the brake on one side of the machine. Output hub (3) prevents rotation of the outer axle shaft (11). The machine turns abruptly.

Brake Engagement
When the brakes are applied, pressure in chamber (10) to both brakes decreases to 0 kPa (0 psi). The elimination of pressure in chamber (10) allows
spring (8) to engage the brakes. Maximum brake capacity is attained. The steering and brake components do not rotate. Track rotation stops and the
machine stops.

Lubrication
One section of the power train oil pump supplies oil for the lubrication and for the cooling of the steering clutches and brakes. The oil flows through a
passage in the brake housing. Then, the oil flows through internal passages to the friction discs and to the clutch or brake plates.

For more information on the steering and brake operation, refer to Systems Operation, "Steering and Brake Control Valve" in this book.

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