Steering Cylinder Removal Guide

Product Overview

This guide provides detailed instructions for removing steering and crab cylinders on your machinery. The outlined process applies universally to both right-hand and left-hand steering cylinders, as well as crab cylinders, with noted differences where applicable. Following these step-by-step procedures ensures safe and efficient handling of hydraulic components.

Key Features

• Detailed removal instructions for steering and crab cylinders.
• Uniform procedures for both right and left steering cylinders.
• Specific notes for crab cylinder applications.

Benefits

• Maximize the safety and efficiency of cylinder maintenance.
• Reduce downtime with clear, step-by-step removal processes.
• Ensure compatibility across various cylinder types.

Usage Recommendations

• Only remove hydraulic cylinders for necessary repairs or replacements.
• Retain all rings during removal for reinstallation purposes.
• Follow the manual’s specific notes, especially regarding crab cylinder attachment points.

Manual Extract

Steering Cylinder – Removal Procedure:

1. Remove the bolts, spring washers, and lock plate securing the cylinder head pin.
2. Extract the pin and disconnect the cylinder head from the articulation joint, keeping the rings for reinstallation. Note: For crab cylinders, the cylinder head is attached to the frame.
3. Remove the bolts, spring washers, and lock plate securing the steering cylinder rod end pin.
4. Extract the pin and disconnect the cylinder rod end from the frame, keeping the rings for reinstallation. Note: For crab cylinders, the cylinder rod end is attached to the articulation joint.
5. Detach the cylinder from its bracket.
6. Disconnect the hoses from the cylinder.