2 Steering axle

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CONTENTS
GENERAL, STEERING AXLE ............................................. 2-3
Tightening torque, special tools and consumables ................... 2-4
SPINDLE ............................................................................... 2-5
Spindle, installing ................................................................... 2-5
Spindle, checking ................................................................... 2-7
Spindle, removing ................................................................... 2-7
HUB ...................................................................................... 2-8
Hub, installing ....................................................................... 2-8
Wheel bolt, replacing ............................................................ 2-10
Hub, check ........................................................................... 2-10
Hub, removing ..................................................................... 2-10
SUSPENSION ..................................................................... 2-11
Suspension, installation ........................................................ 2-11
STEERING CYLINDER ..................................................... 2-12
Steering cylinder, removing .................................................. 2-12
Steering cylinder, installing ................................................... 2-13
STEERING CYLINDER WITH THREADED ENDS ...... 2-14
Disassembly and assembly .................................................... 2-14
STEERING CYLINDER WITH LOOSE ENDS ............... 2-17
Disassembly of steering cylinder ........................................... 2-17
Disassembly and cleaning of piston rod ................................ 2-17
Pre-assembly of sealings at piston rod ................................... 2-17
Pre-assembly of sealings in cylinder end ................................ 2-17
Assembly of steering cylinder ................................................ 2-18

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GENERAL, STEERING AXLE

DANGER
Tyres with high air pressure. Risk of serious
injury or fatality. Never stand in front of a tyre
when changing a tyre or when air is pumped
into or released from a tyre. Follow the instructions in the
Owner’s manual when changing tyres.

WARNING
It is important that wheel nuts are post-tightened
after a wheel has been removed. This must be carried
out periodically as instructed in the owner’s manual.

There are two sizes of steering axle. Steering axle 200225 for
10-16 tonne trucks and 200215 for trucks that are 28 tonnes and
larger. The steering wheels are operated by a double action steering
cylinder. The steering cylinder affects the spindle, which turns the
wheel. The suspension of the steering axle in the chassis is through
a front and rear suspension.

1. Steering cylinder
2. Spindle
3. Hub

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TIGHTENING TORQUE, SPECIAL TOOLS AND

CONSUMABLES
Table 1: Tightening torque
Nut size Tightening torque
KM12 250 Nm
KM17 300 Nm
KM22 350 Nm
Lower nut on steering knuckle 1000 Nm
Steering axle mounting M30 750 Nm
Steering axle mounting M36 1000 Nm
Steering cylinder mounting M20 12.9 750 Nm
Steering cylinder mounting M30 8.8 1310 Nm
Tie rod locking nut M24 500±30 Nm

Table 2: Special tool

Tool Part number
Socket for tightening nuts 6130.106
(steering axle part no. 200225)
Socket for tightening nuts 6130.107
(steering axle part no. 200215)
Socket for tightening nuts 6130.128
Socket for KM12 6130.083
Socket for KM17 6130.084
Socket for KM22 6130.129
Tool for removing steering from steering 8800008/
cylinder. Piston rod ∅125/145 mm 8800009

Table 3: Consumables
Material Part number
Locking fluid for cylindrical installation 6180.012
Thread lock fluid 6180.011
Flange seal for bearing and hub covers 6180.014
Mounting paste Loctite 8155

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SPINDLE

SPINDLE, INSTALLING
WARNING
Avoid compression injuries.
The spindle is heavy. Use an overhead hoist or
similar.

1. Clean the bearing seats and the contact surfaces of the bearings.
2. Install the upper sealing ring (2) with the seal lip downwards
and the lower sealing ring (3) with the seal lip upwards. The
sealing rings are pressed into position and are installed in such
a way that they protect the bearing from outside dirt.
3. Press in the outer bearing caps, upper (1) and lower (4).

1. Upper bearing cap

2. Upper sealing ring
3. Lower sealing ring
4. Lower bearing cap

4. Position the steering knuckle (4). Check that the holes for the
king pin in the steering knuckle and the steering axle carrier
are in line.
5. Lubricate the king pin (1) with locking fluid for cylindrical
installation (3).

CAUTION
Do not damage the sealing rings when the king
pin is placed into position.

6. Install the king pin from above with the fixed stop flange (2)
uppermost.
7. Install the distance ring (5) on the king pin from underneath.

1. King pin
2. Fixed stop flange
3. Locking fluid
4. Steering knuckle
5. Spacer ring

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8. Grease the lower bearing cap and the lower bearing (5). Press
the lower bearing into position.
9. Install the nut (6). Use special tool 6130.106, 6130.107 or
6130.128 and tighten the nut to approximately 100 Nm
10. Grease the upper bearing cap and the upper bearing (4). Press
the upper bearing into position.
11. Install the washer (3). Insert the pin in the groove in the king pin.
12. Install the lock washer (2). Insert the pin in the groove in the
king pin.
13. Install the KM nut (1) on the upper side of the king pin. Use
special tools and tighten the nut all the way down and then
slacken off approximately 2 turns.
14. Tighten the lower nut (6) hard, approx 1000 Nm. Use special
tools 6130.106, 6130.107 or 6130.128.
15. Adjust the bearing tension with the other KM nut (1) to a
tightening torque according to Table 1 on page 4.
16. Check that the spindle can be turned and that there is even
resistance.
17. Adjust the upper KM nut (1) to a tightening torque according
to Table 1 on page 4.
18. Repeat the adjustment with the nut (1) until it cannot be
adjusted any more.
19. Lock the KM nut (1) with lock washer (2).
20. Lock the nut (6) with a cotter pin (7).

1. KM nut
2. Lock washer
3. Washer
4. Upper bearing
5. Lower bearing
6. Nut
7. Cotter pin

21. Apply flange seal on the upper (1) and lower bearing caps.
Apply a complete bead so that the flange seal is inside the
screw holes. The flange seal must protect the bearing from dirt
and moisture.

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22. Screw the upper and lower bearing caps into place. Ensure that
the lubrication nipple is turned inwards towards the machine.
23. Secure the steering link (2) and install the axle (3) on the
steering link. Lock the axle with screw (4).
24. Adjust the KM nut after driving 500 metres.

1. Upper bearing cover

2. Steering link
3. Axle
4. Screw
SPINDLE, CHECKING
Check that there is no play in the spindle bearings according to the
instructions in the Owner’s manual, Checking steering axle bearings.

SPINDLE, REMOVING
NOTE!
To remove the spindle also see section “Spindle, installing” to locate
components.

1. Remove the wheel from the hub. See the instructions in the
owner’s manual.
2. Remove the steering link between the steering cylinder and
steering knuckle.
3. Remove both the bearing covers. Scrape the sealant off the
flanges.
4. Open the locking washer and remove the KM nut on top of
the spindle. Use special tools.
5. Remove the washer on top.
6. Remove the cotter pin from the lower nut and remove the nut.
Use special tools.
7. Secure the steering knuckle using an overhead hoist or similar.
8. Pull or knock off the king pin upwards. Note the lower bearing
and washer.
9. Pull off the upper bearing from the king pin.
10. Remove the steering knuckle from the steering axel carrier.
11. If necessary, remove the bearing caps.
12. Check bearings, bearing caps and seals. Replace if necessary.

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HUB

HUB, INSTALLING
WARNING
Avoid compression injuries.
The hub is heavy. Use an overhead hoist or
similar.

1. Backing washer 7. Roller bearings

2. Roller bearings 8. Washer
3. Seal 9. KM nut
4. Bearing cap 10. Locking ring
5. Hub 11. KM nut
6. Bearing cap

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1. Clean the hub and mating surfaces.

2. Press the outer (6) and the inner bearing cap (4) onto the hub.
3. Press the seal (3) onto the inside of the hub. The seal must
protect the bearing from dirt from the outside.
4. Press the backing washer (1) onto the steering knuckle.
5. Preheat roller bearings (2) and (7) to 110 °C.

WARNING
The bearings are hot. Risk of burns. Use
protective gloves.

6. Press the roller bearing (2) onto the steering knuckle.

7. Grease bearing (2) and bearing cap (4).

CAUTION
Do not damage the lip of the sealing ring (3)
when the hub is placed into position.

8. Install the hub (5) on the steering knuckle.

9. Press roller bearing (7) onto the steering knuckle.
10. Install the washer (8).
11. Install KM nut (9) and tighten to torque according to Table 1
on page 4.
12. Turn the hub and check that there is equal resistance and no play.
13. Readjust the KM nut (9) to torque according to Table 1 on
page 4.
14. Repeat the adjustment until it cannot be adjusted any more.
15. Install the lock washer (10).
16. Install the outer KM nut (11). Tighten to a torque according
to Table 1 on page 4.
17. Lock the outer KM nut (11) with the locking washer (10).
18. Apply flange sealant to the hub casing (1). Apply a complete
bead so that the flange seal is inside the screw holes. The flange
seal must protect the bearing from dirt and moisture.
19. Screw the hub casing into place.
20. Readjust the bearing tension after driving 500 metres.

1. Hub casing

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WHEEL BOLT, REPLACING

1. Remove the hub from the steering knuckle.
2. Press or knock out the defective wheel studs.
3. Press new wheel studs into the hub.

1. Wheel studs

HUB, CHECK
Check that there is no play in the hubs according to the instructions
in the Owner’s manual, Checking steering axle bearings.

HUB, REMOVING
NOTE!
To remove the hub also see section “Hub, installing” to locate
components.

1. Remove the hub casing.

2. Open the locking washer and remove the outer and an inner
KM nut.
3. Remove the washer and pull out the roller bearing.
4. Secure the hub using an overhead hoist or similar.
5. Pull off the hub from the steering knuckle.
6. Pull off the roller bearing from the steering knuckle.
7. Pull off the backing washer from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the inner and outer bearing caps from the hub.
9. Check bearings, bearing caps and seals. Replace if necessary.

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SUSPENSION

The steering axle is secured in the sub frame of the machine by a

rear and a front mounting.

SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION
1. Install the two part bushings (1) in the front and rear mounting
for the steering axle in the sub frame on the machine.

1. Bushing

2. Install the steering axle.

WARNING
Do not tighten the lock nuts to a greater
tightening torque than stated. There is a risk of
the mounting eyelets deforming.

3. Install axle (3), washer (2) and lock nut (1) in the front and
rear mounting. Tighten the lock nuts to a tightening torque
according to Table 1 on page 4.

1. Lock nuts
2. Washer
3. Axle

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STEERING CYLINDER

STEERING CYLINDER, REMOVING

1. Slacken off both hydraulic hoses for the steering cylinder. Plug
the connections.
2. Remove the steering link (3) by removing screw (1) and axle (2)
from the steering cylinder and the steering knuckle.

1. Screw
2. Axle
3. Steering link

3. Check the bushings (1) in the steering link and change if

necessary.
4. Press new bushings into the steering link.

1. Bushing

5. Secure the steering cylinder in an overhead hoist or similar.

6. Remove the screws (1) holding the steering cylinder in the
steering axle.

1. Screw

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STEERING CYLINDER, INSTALLING

1. Clean the mating surfaces on the steering cylinder and steering
axle.
2. Screw the steering cylinder with washer and screws (1) into
place. Tighten to tightening torque according to Table 1 on
page 4.

1. Screw

3. Secure the steering link and install the axles in the steering
cylinder and steering knuckle. Lock the axles with screws.
4. Screw both hydraulic hoses for the steering cylinder into place.

1. Screw
2. Axle
3. Steering link

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STEERING CYLINDER WITH THREADED ENDS

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

NOTE!
Lubricate the gaskets and o-rings with hydraulic oil before installing.

NOTE!
Check the marking on the cylinder pipe. The marking states which
gasket set is to be used.

PS 3937 = Gasket set 3937

1. Use a hacksaw, for example, to cut the mechanical locking jam (1)
for the guide (2).

1. Mechanical locking jam of the guide

2. Guide for piston rod

2. Secure tool 8800008/8800009 with two screws in the guide.

3. Unscrew the guide from the cylinder.

WARNING
The piston rod is sensitive to knocks and
bumps. Do not damage the chromed surface of
the piston rod when removing.

4. Carefully pull the piston rod out from the cylinder pipe.
Check that the chromed surface of the piston rod is not
damaged.
5. Check the cylinder pipe internally for damage. Smaller
scratches can be polished out using an emery cloth.
6. Carefully pull/knock out the guide from the piston rod.

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CAUTION
Thoroughly check for rust or damage in the
grooves for the gaskets when replacing the
gaskets.

CAUTION
The back-up ring on the guide must be on the
outside of the O-ring. If the back-up ring has a
groove on the side, the groove must be turned
towards the O-ring.

NOTE!
Lubricate the gaskets and o-rings with hydraulic oil before installing.

7. Replace the internal O-ring (1) and back-up ring (2) on the
guide. At the same time, check for damage in the groove for
the O-ring and back-up ring.
8. Replace the external O-ring (3) on the guide.
9. Remove and fit new internal seals (4) in the guide.
• Press in a screwdriver in the seal, but do not damage the
metal. Press out the seal with the screwdriver.
• Fit the seal (4). Press the seal together to facilitate
installation.

1. Internal O-ring
2. Back-up ring
3. External O-ring 10. Remove and install the internal guide strap (5).
4. Internal seal 11. Remove and install a new wiper seal (6).
5. Guide strap • Insert a screwdriver into the old wiper seal and knock it out.
6. Wiper seal • Install a new wiper seal by knocking it into place using a
plastic mallet.
12. Remove and replace from the piston:
• Both guide straps (2).
• The rubber seal (4) and the outer plastic seal (3). Thread on
the new seals using a cable tie (without sharp edges).

13. Install the guide on the piston rod. Do not damage the gaskets.
14. Insert the piston rod in the cylinder pipe.

1. Spacer
2. Guide strap
3. Plastic seal
4. Rubber seal

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15. Apply a thick layer of mounting paste to the guide to facilitate

installation.
16. Screw the guide into place in the cylinder pipe. Use tool
8800008/8800009.
17. Weld the locking jam to the guide.

Apply a layer of mounting paste to the guide

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STEERING CYLINDER WITH LOOSE ENDS

1
DISASSEMBLY OF STEERING CYLINDER
2
• Make sure the cylinder is entirely empty of hydraulic oil before
disassembling.
• Carefully clean the cylinder externally. Pay extra attention to the
3 piston rod ends (4) and the chromed surface of the piston rod
4 (1). To avoid damages in the chromed surface during the
disassembling.
7 • Carefully scrape/remove the paint that is painted upon to the
chromed surface in the piston rod ends. Make sure no paint or
dirt will remain while mounting the new sealings.
6 • Place the cylinder in a mounting bench.
• Remove a locking nut (7), M24 from respective tie rod. (x4)
4 • Disassemble the four tie rods (6) through each hole from the
cylinder ends.
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5 • Take off the cylinder ends (4) form cylinder tube (5).
• Bring carefully the piston rod out off the cylinder tube and place
it in a mounting bench for pre-assembling.
• Be cautious during handling of the piston rod to not damage
the chromed surface.

DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF PISTON ROD

• Carefully disassemble the piston sealing and the wear bands
from the piston.
• Pull gently of the both spacers from the piston rod.
• Thoroughly clean the piston (2) and the piston rods (1)
chromed surfaces with cleaning detergent and wipe it dry.

PRE-ASSEMBLY OF SEALINGS AT PISTON ROD

• Lubricate a thin layer of clean hydraulic oil or with a thin grease
spray in all sealing traces at the piston.
• Assemble a new piston rod sealing in the trace of piston rod
sealing at the piston. First the grey square o-ring and above it is
the blue sealing body assembled. This is to be done by hand
without any sharpe tools.
• Assemble two new wear bands at the piston.
• Make sure to keep the pre-assebled and cleaned piston rods
separated from dust and dirt during the hole assembly process.

PRE-ASSEMBLY OF SEALINGS IN CYLINDER END

• Clean the cylinder ends (4) and inspect that each cylinder end
4
has no contamination internally.
• Lubricate a thin layer of clean hydraulic oil or with a thin grease
8 spray internally in all traces apart from the wiper trace.
• Assemble the smaller piston rod sealing (8) in the cylinder end.
9 • Assemble the bigger piston rod sealing (9) in the cylinder end.
• Assemble the wiper (10) in its trace in the cylinder end with a
10 assembly tool.

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• Turn the cylinder end around and assemble the wear band(11)
in its trace in the cylinder end.

11

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• Grease the o-ring and the support ring trace including the
surface where the cylinder tube will close up with lubricating
grease. Do not leave any unpainted surface unprotected outside
the cylinder.
• Assemble the o-ring (12) and the support ring (13) in the
12 external trace in the cylinder end. O-ring is placed inwards the
presure in the cylinder and the support ring behind the o-ring
13
turned outwards in the same trace.
• Make sure to keep the cleaned and preassebled cylinder ends
separated from dust and dirt during the hole assembly process.

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• Place a threaded tie rod (6) in a vice with soft jaws of plastic or
30-35 mm
rubber to not damage the paint of the tie rod.
• Assemble a locking nut (7), M24 in one of the threaded ends of
the tie rod, screw in the nut 30-35 mm. according to picture.
• Pre-assemble all four tie rods in the same way.

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ASSEMBLY OF STEERING CYLINDER

3
• Place the cylinder tube in a mounting bench in soft jaws, to not
2 damage the paint.
• Wipe thoroughly out the cylinder tube internally.
3 • Inspect thoroughly inside the cylinder tube with a lamp. No
contaminations are allowed.
• Lubricate the piston and the sealings externally with clean
hydraulic oil.
• Also do some lubrication inside the spacers (3) and assemble one
at each side of the piston (2) at the piston rod.
• Lubricate the inner surface of the cylinder tube with clean
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entred.

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• Centre the piston in the middle of the cylinder tube (5).

• Lubricate the o-ring and the support ring and the internal
sealings in the cylinder end with a thin layer of hydraulic oil or
5 grease.
• Lubricate some of the piston rod surface including the chamfer
at the piston rod where the cylinder end sealings is to enter with
hydraulic oil.

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• Assemble the both cylinder ends (4) at the piston rod (1), if
necessary use a plastic hammer to make them entre.
5

4
4

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• Push the cylinder ends (4) into the cylinder tube (5).
• Place the cylinder with the face milled surfaces in the cylinder
5 ends at a clean and plane frame ground.

4
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• Assemble the four tie rods (6) through each hole in the cylinder
ends.
• Screw in a locking nut (7), M24 at respective tie rod. (x4)
• Control that the cylinder ends stands leveled and are complete
in together with the cylinder tube before cross tighten the M24
6 nuts with torque according to drawing, (500±30Nm).
7
• Control that the cylinder still stands leveled after the nuts are
tighten with torque, to ensure that the tie rods are parallel with
the cylinder tube before mounting in truck. If not the tie rods
will be uneven loaded when the cylinder is mounted in truck.

6
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