4 - 138 S-100 • S-105 • S-120 • S-125 Part No. 102916June 2011Section 4 • Repair ProceduresREV AAXLE COMPONENTS13-5Steering CylindersHow to Remove aSteering CylinderNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must bereplaced and then torqued to specification duringinstallation. Refer to Section Two,Hydraulic Hoseand Fitting Torque Specifications.1 Locate the hose bracket mounted to the steercylinder.2 Remove the hose bracket cover retainingfasteners. Remove the hose bracket cover.3 Remove the hose bracket retaining fastenersfrom the steering cylinder.4 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the steering cylinder. Cap the fittings onthe cylinder.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil to squirtor spray.5 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thesteer cylinder pivot pins.6 Support the steer cylinder with a suitable liftingdevice.7 Place a rod through each steer cylinder pivot pinand twist to remove the pins.8 Remove the steering cylinder from the machine.Crushing hazard. The steercylinder may become unbalancedand fall if it is not properlysupported by the lifting device.
