Repair manual

Disassembly and Assembly RD 27
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8.16 Removing and Installing the Articulated Steering Joint
Prerequisites  Drums/machine straight in-line
 Steering cylinder disconnected from articulated steering joint
 Four screw jacks or similar to hold machine frames
 Sling and crane to lift articulated steering joint
Background The steering cylinder must be disconnected from the articulated steering joint
before the articulated steering joint may be removed. See Topic Removing and
Installing the Steering Cylinder.
Removal Perform the procedure below to remove the articulated steering joint.
1. Support both halves of the machine with jacks mounted underneath the
machine near the articulated steering joint.
2. Remove the ground strap (a).
3. Remove the screws, except for one, that secure the articulated steering joint to
the frame. Before removing the last screw, secure the articulated steering joint
with a suitable sling, hoist, or jack. Once secured, pry the two machine halves
apart using a piece of lumber or similar object until the articulated steering joint
(e) may be lowered to the ground.
Installation Perform the procedure below to install the articulated steering joint.
1. Lift the articulated steering joint (e) into position between the two frames.
2. Assemble the articulated steering joint to the frame using screws, but do not
fully tighten the screws. Before tightening the screws, place the locking pin in
place and check that it moves freely. Once the locking pin moves freely, torque
the screws to 240 Nm (177 ft.lbs.).
3. Reconnect the ground strap (a).
Result The articulated steering joint has now been installed.