Hitachi Construction Truck Mfg. Ltd.

HITACHI EH1700
Steering System
 Overview
• Description of System
• Components and Description
• System Schematics
 Steer System Description

The EH750-3 uses a closed centre, hydrostatic power steering system using two
double acting cylinders, piston type hydraulic pump and steer system
accumulator.
STEER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Accumulator
Hydraulic Supply
to Park Brake Left
Hydraulic Supply to
Hoist Pilot Circuit
Hydraulic Supply
to Brake System

RCB

Pump
Unloader

Steer
Tank Left
Manifold
Right
Right
Oil Supply
 Hydraulic Tank Assembly

The front section of the hydraulic tank assembly is the steer/brake apply tank, with a net
capacity of approximately 117 litres (31 gallons).
 Steer Filter

Filter Switch

Filter Restriction
Light

The Steering filter is an assembly installed in front of the steering pump. The filter
assembly contains a 6 micron filter element an internal by-pass valve and an
indicator switch.
Hydraulic Tank Assembly
Return Port from
Steering/Brake
System

Steer/Brake System
Resistive Temperature
Device (RTD)

Return Lines from

Hoist Piloting
System

Supply to Steer Pump

 Hydraulic Oil Supply

The steering system’s piston pump The RCB (relief-check-bleed) valve is

supplies oil to the RCB valve. located at the bottom of the steering
accumulator. This valve directs steer
oil to the steer accumulator.
Steering Pump
1. Drive Shaft 4. Valve Block
2. Yoke 5. Bias Piston
3. Control Piston 6. Piston
1. Outlet Kidney Slot 5. Drive Shaft 9. Inlet
2. Piston 6. Cylinder Block Bore 10. Outlet
3. Shoe Plate 7. Valve Plate 11. Valve Block
4. Yoke 8. Intake Kidney Slot
Steering Pump Supply & Delivery

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Steering Pump PTO & Unloader Valve

Unloader
Sensing Line
from RCB

Unloader Valve

PTO
 Steer Pump Unloader Valve
Stand By 280 psi
Pressure PSI

Adjustment
2850 +/- 50 psi
Main System
PSI Pressure
Adjustment
 Steer Pump Unloader Valve Adjustment
1. Check the oil level of the steering tank. It must be at the correct level,
adjust as required. Oil must be at operating temperature.

2. Install a calibrated 345 bar (5000 psi) hydraulic oil pressure test gauge into
the test port at the RCB valve.

3. Start the engine and check the pressure on the test gauge. The oil pressure
should cycle between the increasing maximum system pressure of 190 ±
3.5 bar (2750 ± 50 psi) and decreasing recycle pressure of approximately
158 bar (2300 psi).

4. Set the maximum system pressure to 190 ± 3.5 bar (2750 ± 50 psi) by
loosening the jam nut and turning the main system pressure adjustment
screw clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease
pressure. After attaining the proper pressure setting, tighten the jam nut
while holding the adjustment screw.

NOTE: Decreasing recycle pressure, of approximately 158 bar (2300 psi), is non
adjustable.

1. Warm the steering oil temperature to approximately 70 ºC (160 ºF), then re-
check the maximum system pressure setting. Adjust as required, as
outlined in step 4.

5. With the engine stopped, install a calibrated 345 bar (5000 psi) in the steer
pump pressure port (4).

6. Start the engine and watch the pressure test gauge. The oil pressure in the
gauge will increase to the maximum main system pressure setting, then
drop to the standby pressure setting of 19 ± 1.7 bar (280 ± 25 psi).

7. Set the standby pressure by first stopping the engine. Turn the standby
pressure adjustment plug in ¼ turn increments clockwise to increase the
pressure setting and counterclockwise to decrease the pressure setting.

8. Start the engine and verify the standby pressure setting is correct.
 System Warnings

STOP Engine Stop Indicator - flashes when any of the following steer faults occur: Low steer pressure, high
steer temperature.

Steer Pressure Warning Light - Illuminates if the steer supply pressure drops below
~1800 PSI. Pressure is shown on the gauge on the dash.

Steer Pressure gauge

Steer temperature Warning Light – Illuminates if the steer oil exceeds 93.3˚ C (200˚ F)

Caution Indicator – Illuminates

when a clogged steering filter
condition is detected

Audible Alarm - operates in

conjunction with the Engine
Stop Indicator.
Relief Check Bleed (RCB) Valve
 RCB Valve

Park Brake Pressure

Switch N/C Front
One-way Check valve

Plug

Accumulator Supply
Return port/supply to steer from Steer Pump
Secondary Relief to tank control valve steer Unloader Valve
Valve (3200psi) pump Sensing Line
(bottom)

Brake/Steer Park Brake Brake System and

Pressure Supply/Return Retarder Supply
Transducer
Steer System
Plug or Auto Test Port
Lube Pump
Bleed-down Supply
Solenoid Velocity Fuse
Valve

(Top View)
 RCB Valve – Secondary Relief Valve

The Secondary Relief Valve is plumbed in-line to sense supply pressure. It

safeguards against the possibility of the pump remaining in full stroke
constantly because of an unloader valve failure or if for any other reason the
pump swash-plate may be held in a position to supply more than the
required 2750psi steer pressure. The secondary relief will send oil back to
tank when pressure exceeds 3200psi.
 RCB Valve – Pressure Transducer

The Pressure Transducer converts the Brake/Steer oil pressure in the steer accumulator to
a voltage, then sends the voltage signal to the CCU. The CCU sends an output signal to the
Brake/Steer pressure gauge on the dash to display the actual pressure. A signal is also
sent to the Contronic display, to give specific readings of the Brake/Steer pressure.
If the CCU interprets pressure outside desired range it will send a signal to the warning
lights on the dash and sound the audible alarm.
 RCB Valve – Bleed Down Solenoid

The Bleed Down Solenoid Valve is designed to release stored accumulator steer oil
pressure (bleed down) after the hauler ignition key has been turned to the off position.
When power is taken away from relay RE2, “key off” power is sent to the steer bleed-
down solenoid and bleed-down timer.
 RCB Valve – Velocity Fuse

The Velocity Fuse is designed into the system to prevent system pressure loss if the accumulator
pressure sensing line or any of its fittings to the unloader valve on the steer pump were to fail. The
fuse is designed to shift and block flow when it senses more than 5 gpm flowing through it.

The Accumulator Pressure Test Port provides technicians the capability of checking and monitoring
steer system pressure.

A One-Way Check Valve has been incorporated into the RCB valve (Not visible in photo) to prevent
steer system pressure loss in the event of hose, fitting or pump failure. This will keep the accumulator
charge from diminishing and provide the operator time to steer the hauler to a safe and controlled
stop.
 RCB Valve – Unloader Valve Sensing

The Unloader Valve Sensing Line is designed into the system to provide the steer pump
unloader valve a governing pressure. The pump unloader senses the accumulator
pressure, when accumulator pressure drops to 2400 psi the unloader valve shifts to allow
spring pressure to angle the pump swashplate putting the pump into a full stroke
position. When accumulator pressure of 2750psi is attained, the unloader valve will shift
to send steer pressure to oppose the swashplate spring pressure and put the pump into
standby.
Steer Accumulator

The steer accumulator stores hydraulic fluid in sufficient

volume, under pressure, to provide supplementary steering in
case of loss of hydraulic supply pressure. This accumulator is
of the free floating piston type.
A piston is allowed to slide up and down inside of the
accumulator cylinder. The area at the upper side of the piston, is
charged with nitrogen through the charge valve located at the
very top center of the accumulator. The nitrogen precharge
should be 1000psi. As the engine is started and as pressure
begins to build in the steer system, steer oil is allowed to flow
through the RCB valve and into the steer accumulator and act
against the accumulator piston. The piston moves upward
against the nitrogen precharge allowing a column of oil to build
in the accumulator. The piston will continue to move upward
allowing oil to enter the accumulator until the piston pump
unloader valve senses accumulator pressure has built up to
2750psi. At this point the steer pump unloader valve cuts pump
output and the steer system relies on the pressure stored in the
steer accumulator.
 Accumulator Operation

A piston is allowed to slide up and down inside of the accumulator Nitrogen

cylinder. The area at the upper side of the piston, is charged with Gas

nitrogen through the charge valve located at the very top center of 1000 psi

the accumulator. The nitrogen precharge should be 1000psi. As the

engine is started and as pressure begins to build in the steer
system, steer oil is allowed to flow through the RCB valve and into

Steer System Oil

the steer accumulator and act against the accumulator piston. The
piston moves upward against the nitrogen precharge allowing a
column of oil to build in the accumulator. The piston will continue to
move upward allowing oil to enter the accumulator until the piston
pump unloader valve senses accumulator pressure has built up to
2750psi. At this point the steer pump unloader valve cuts pump
output and the steer system relies on the pressure stored in the RCB Valve
steer accumulator.
Steering
Pump
Steer Control Valve
Steer Control Valve
 Metering Section

STATOR

ROTOR CUTAWAY VIEW

OF GEROTOR
ELEMENT
ASSEMBLY
Front Axle
Toe-In Specifications

Radial Tire: A – B = 0.00 – 3.00 mm

Bias Ply Tire: A – B = 19.00 – 25.4 mm
 Maintaining the Trailing Arm Gap

Trailing arm pivot gap is the total clearance at surface B, and C. The total clearance
must be 5.46 - 5.59 mm (.215 - .220 in.). If the total of these gaps is greater than 5.59
mm (.220 in.), use shims between trailing arms at A to achieve the desired gap.
 Schematics

• Components
• System Charging
• System Standby
• Right Hand Turn
• Left Hand Turn
• Wheel Shock (Cross Over Relief)
• System Bleed Down
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