Section 4 • Repair Procedures January 20134 - 94 GS-84 • GS-90 Part No. 84793STEER AXLE COMPONENTS9-2Steer CylinderHow to Remove theSteer CylinderNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose must bereplaced and then torqued to specification duringinstallation. Refer to Section Two, Hydraulic Hoseand Fitting Torque Specifications.1 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the steer cylinder. Cap the fittings on thecylinder.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly toallow the oil pressure todissipate gradually. Do notallow oil to squirt or spray.2 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thebarrel-end pivot pin. Place a rod through the pinand twist to remove the pin.Note: Note the location and the amount of thespacers at the barrel end of the steer cylinder.3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the rod-end pivot pin. Place a rod through the pin andtwist to remove the pin.Note: Note the location and the amount of thespacers at the barrel end of the steer cylinder.4 Remove the steer cylinder from the machine.
