TM 5-3895-383-24
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and
hot oil.
Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system
after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be
caused if this pressure is not released before any service
is done on the hydraulic system.
Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is
cool before removing any components or lines. Remove
the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the
filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing,
adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect
the fluid with suitable containers before opening any
compartment or disassembling any component containing
fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools
and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable
to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
1.
Apply the parking brake.
2.
Install the frame lock pin in the hole that is provided in
the articulation yoke.
Illustration 26
Pump Flow Test
(1) Gear Pump. (2) Line.
3.
Assemble adapters to the flowmeter. Install the
flowmeter between the gear pump and line (2).
4.
Start the engine and run the engine at high idle at 2350
50 RPM until the hydraulic oil temperature is at a
minimum of 38C (100F).
5.
Record the flow rate at the flowmeter. The flow rate
should be 53 1.2 /min (14 0.3 US gpm).
6.
If the flow rate is not correct, refer to Testing and
Adjusting, "Steering System Troubleshooting".
7.
If the flow rate is correct, remove tooling and reconnect
lines.
Steering System Pressures -
Test and Adjust
SMCS Code: 4300-081-PX
Table 2
Required Tools
Part Number
Description
Qty
4C-4892
ORFS Fittings
Group
1
Sudden movement of the machine or release of oil under
pressure can cause injury to persons on or near the
machine.
To prevent possible injury, perform the procedure that
follows before testing and adjusting the steering system.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and
hot oil.
Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system
after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be
caused if this pressure is not released before any service
is done on the hydraulic system.
Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is
cool before removing any components or lines. Remove
the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the
filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
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