Download MAINTENANCE INTERVALS - Safety

SEBU8354-07
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Maintenance Section
Steering Column Play - Check
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Steering Column Play - Check
SMCS Code: 4310-535; 4338-535
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Steering Cylinder Bearings Lubricate
SMCS Code: 4303-086-BD
924H and 924Hz
Wipe all grease fittings before you apply any lubricant
to the grease fittings.
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1. Hold the steering wheel with both hands.
Right side steering cylinder
2. Try to move the steering wheel from one side to
the other side. The maximum allowed movement
in the steering column should not exceed 25 mm
(1.0 inch). If the value is not within the limit,
perform the following steps:
Apply lubricant to the grease fitting for the rod end
of the steering cylinder.
a. Inspect the pivot joint for loose bolts.
b. Tighten the bolts if the bolts are loose.
Note: Apply 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound to
the bolts before tightening.
c. Inspect the pivot joint for excessive wear.
d. Replace the bushings if there is excessive
wear.
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Left side steering cylinder
Failure to perform this inspection and repair may
cause loss of steering control, which may result
in personal injury or death.
Do not operate the machine until the inspection
and repair are completed.
Contact your Caterpillar dealer for any other required
service.
Apply lubricant to the grease fitting for the rod end
of the steering cylinder.