2010/08/27 Steering Hydraulic Circuit - Test (KENR8566-01)

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Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.

Sudden movement of the machine or release of oil under pressure

can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.

To help prevent possible injury, perform the procedure that follows

before testing and adjusting the hydraulic and steering system:

Introduction
This test is used primarily in order to identify problems in the steering hydraulic circuit. The test
can identify some problems in the circuit for an implement.

Required Tools

Illustration 1 g01623868
Tooling (B) 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp
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Tooling (D) 1U-5796 Pressure Differential Tool Gp

Table 1

Required Tools

Tool Item Part No Description Qty

B 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp

B1 198-4234 Digital Indicator 1
Pressure Sensor Gp
B2 198-4239 2
(0 to 41,368 kPa (0 to 6,000 psi))
B3 198-4236 Adapter Cable As 2
D 1U-5796 Pressure Differential Tool Gp
D1 177-7861 Hose As 2
D2 6V-4143 Quick Connect Coupler 4
D3 6V-3965 Fitting 3
D4 6V-4144 Quick Connect Coupler 1
Pressure Gauge
D5 8T-0859 1
(0 to 25,000 kPa (0 to 3,600 psi))
Pressure Gauge
D5 8T-0861 1
(0 to 60,000 kPa (0 to 8,700 psi))
D6 8C-8431 Tee 1
D7 1U-5793 Oil Filter Pressure Differential Gauge Gp 1
D8 6V-0484 O-Ring Adapter 1

Reference: Tool Operating Manual, NEHS0818 , "Using the 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator
Group" for more information on using Tooling (B).

Machine Preparation
1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.
 2. Permit only one operator on the machine. Keep all other personnel away from the machine
or in the sight of the operator.

3. Place the steering control lever in the NEUTRAL position.

4. Engage the parking brake.

5. Lower the attachments to the ground.

6. Stop the engine.

7. Turn the key to the ON position, but do not start the engine.

8. Verify that the implement shutoff control is in the UNLOCKED position .

9. Move the control levers through the full range of travel several times. This procedure should
relieve any pressure that may be present in the implement hydraulic system.

10. Loosen the filler cap on the hydraulic tank so that the pressure in the tank is released. The
machine may be equipped with a breaker valve. The breaker valve will be located on top of
the tank. To release the pressure of the tank, press the button on top of the breaker valve (if
equipped).

11. Tighten the filler cap on the hydraulic tank.

12. Make sure that the pressure in the entire hydraulic system has been released.

13. Turn the key to the OFF position.

Reference: Refer to Troubleshooting for additional guidance for preparing the machine for
testing.

Note: Perform Step 14 and Step 15 if you are using Tooling (D). Perform Step 16 if you are
using Tooling (B).

14. Assemble Tooling (D). Refer to Illustration 2 for the orientation of the parts. Refer to Table 1
for the required parts information.
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The pressure tap is located behind an access door on the right fender of the cab.
(HA) Implement pump (discharge pressure)

Illustration 4 g02149201
The pressure tap is located behind an access door on the right fender of the cab.
(HB) Signal oil pressure tap
15. Attach the high-pressure end of Tooling (D) to pressure tap (HA). Attach the low-pressure
end of Tooling (D) to pressure tap (HB).

Illustration 5 g02149200
The pressure tap is located behind an access door on the right fender of the cab.
(HA) Implement pump (discharge pressure)

Illustration 6 g02149201
 The pressure tap is located behind an access door on the right fender of the cab.
(HB) Signal oil pressure tap
16. Attach Tooling (B) to pressure taps (HA) and (HB).

17. Make sure that the steering linkage is correctly adjusted. Refer to the test for low-pressure
standby in Testing and Adjusting, "Pump Discharge Pressure - Test" in this module.

18. Place the main display in the operator station in SERVICE MODE of operation in order to
monitor the engine rpm.

Test Procedure
1. Start the engine. Operate the engine at HIGH IDLE. Refer to the Engine Information Plate or
refer to the Fuel Settings and Related Information Microfiche. Record the engine rpm.

2. When the engine is still at HIGH IDLE, move the bulldozer control lever to a midway position
between the HOLD and FULL RAISE positions. While the bulldozer blade is being raised, read
the pressure differential. Record the reading. The reading on the gauge is called the margin
pressure. This pressure differential is the difference between the pump discharge pressure
and the signal pressure from the control valve. The margin pressure should be
2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi). If the margin pressure is not correct, refer to Testing and
Adjusting, "Pump Control Valve (Steering) - Adjust" for adjustment of the margin pressure
and the pressure and flow compensator valve. When the margin pressure is adjusted, the
setting should be in the range of 2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi).

3. Lower the bulldozer blade to the ground. Move all implement control levers to the HOLD
position.

4. Release the parking brakes. Fully activate the service brakes. Position the tiller handle with
the speed control in the NEUTRAL position and the direction control in the NEUTRAL
position.

5. Keep the engine running at high idle. Move the tiller handle to the MID STEER RIGHT
POSITION. The hydraulic system is now in a steer stall condition.
Note: The machine must not move. If the machine moves, the brake system must be
checked.

6. With the machine in a steer stall condition, record the following readings:

a. Pump discharge pressure from the gauge on the tee side of the pressure differential
gauge

b. Engine rpm

c. Pressure on the pressure differential gauge

7. The correct readings from Step 6 follow:

a. 39000 ± 700 kPa (5655 ± 100 psi)

b. 50 rpm or less below the reading from Step 1

c. A maximum of 345 kPa (50 psi) with a maximum oil temperature of 66°C (151°F)
When all of the results are within the specifications, the hydraulic circuit for steering
should operate normally. However, an individual implement circuit may still have a
problem. If a steering problem still persists, the steering differential or the final drive
may have a mechanical problem. Implement circuit problems which could persist are
incorrectly adjusted pressure limiter valves and worn cylinders. If reading 7a is too high
or too low, then adjust the pressure cutoff valve . Refer to the Testing and Adjusting,
"Pump Control Valve (Steering) - Adjust".

Note: If the pressure cutoff setting cannot be lowered, the pump or the pressure and
flow compensator valve has failed.

These sets of readings indicate that the signal circuit is leaking between the steering
control valve and the pressure and flow compensator valve: a correct reading in Step 7a
or a low reading in Step 7a, a correct reading in Step 7b and a high reading in Step 7c.
Possible sources of leaks in the signal circuit follow:

Failed seals on the shuttle valve in the steering control valve

Dirt or foreign material in the shuttle valve in the steering control valve

A failed seal on the plug at the end of the control valve spool for steering

Failed seals on the sleeve behind the spring in the priority flow control valve

Dirt or foreign material in the orifice in the signal circuit between the inlet manifold
and the pressure and flow compensator valve

The pressure and flow compensator valve is failing. Do a pump load test in order to
make sure.

A scratched valve spool or valve body in the steering control valve

When reading 7b is not correct and reading 7a is correct, the pump is using excessive
power in the steer stall condition. When reading 7b is not correct and reading 7a is low,
the pump is using excessive power in the steer stall condition. The possible causes for
the excessive use of power follow:

The setting of the main relief valve is too low. Refer to the Testing and Adjusting,
"Main Relief Valve and Crossover Relief Valve - Test".

The settings of the crossover relief valves in the counterbalance valve are too low.

The makeup valves in the steering control valve are leaking.

 The pump is failing. Do a pump load test in order to make sure.

The steering motor is failing.

8. Move the tiller handle to the MID STEER LEFT POSITION. Do Steps 3 through 6 again.

9. After all tests, adjustments and any needed repairs are completed, remove all test
equipment.

Worksheet
Table 2

Steering Hydraulic Circuit Test

Date Equipment ID Code

Item Specification Actual

Engine RPM HIGH IDLE

Margin Pressure 2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)
Steering Stall (Mid Steer Right Position)

39000 ± 700 kPa

Pump Discharge (HA)
(5655 ± 100 psi)
Engine RPM HIGH IDLE - 50 RPM
Maximum Differential Pressure at 66° C (151° F) oil
345 kPa (50 psi)
temperature
Steering Stall (Mid Steer Left Position)

39000 ± 700 kPa

Pump Discharge (HA)
(5655 ± 100 psi)
Engine RPM HIGH IDLE - 50 RPM
Maximum Differential Pressure at 66° C (151° F) oil
345 kPa (50 psi)
temperature

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