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Systems Operation
966L and 972L Medium Wheel Loader Power Train, Steering, Braking, Hydraulic, and
Machine Systems
Media Number -M0067718-02 Publication Date -01/05/2018 Date Updated -30/05/2018

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Location of Components (Steering System)

SMCS - 1400; 4129; 4300

HMU Steering

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Illustration 1 g03708923
Right Side View
Steering Components
(1) Metering unit
(2) Right turn stop
(3) Right neutralizer valve
(4) Steering control valve
(5) Right steering cylinder
(6) Steering pump
(7) Secondary steering pump
(8) Secondary steering relay
(9) Hydraulic oil tank

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Illustration 2 g03708930
(1) Metering unit
(2) Right turn stop
(3) Right neutralizer valve
(4) Steering control valve
(5) Right steering cylinder
(6) Steering pump
(7) Secondary steering pump
(8) Secondary steering relay
(9) Hydraulic oil tank
(10) Secondary steering diverter valve
(11) Steering pressure sensor
(12) Secondary steering pressure sensor
(13) Left Steering cylinder
(14) Left neutralizer valve
(15) Left turn stop

Hand Metering Unit (HMU)

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Illustration 3 g03709296

HMU (1) is attached to the base of the steering column and is mounted at the front and center
underside of the cab.

Turn Stops

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Illustration 4 g03709323

Turn stops (2) (15) are mounted at the rear of the front frame (NEEF) near the top articulation pin.

Steering Neutralizer Valves

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Illustration 5 g03709370

Steering neutralizer valves (3) (14) are located and mounted on the front of the rear frame (EEF)
under the cab. The steering neutralizers are positioned on the top of the frame on either side of the top
articulation hitch pin.

Steering Control Valve

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Illustration 6 g03709386

Steering control valve (4) is mounted to the front of the transfer gear housing, near the articulation
hitch area.

Steering Pump

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Illustration 7 g03709388

Steering pump (6) is mounted to the front of the implement pump on the right side of the machine,
under the cab.

Steering pressure sensor (If Equipped)

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Illustration 8 g03710127

Steering pressure sensor (11) is located on the underside of the secondary steering diverter valve.

Steering Cylinders

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Illustration 9 g03709959

The steering cylinders are mounted on both sides of the machine. The head ends of the cylinders are
attached to the rear frame. The rod ends are attached to the front frame.

Note: The left cylinder position sensor is only present on machines equipped with auto differential
locks.

Hydraulic tank

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Illustration 10 g06036480

Hydraulic tank (9) is located behind the cab under the front of the hood behind the cab.

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