HOUSING AS-AXLE 3709005 - Caterpillar

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(1) Steering frame lock in the LOCKED position
Move steering frame lock (1) to the LOCKED position.
Engage the parking brake. Move the transmission direction selector to the NEUTRAL position.
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(2) Pressure tap.
Attach a 0 to 40000 kPa (0 to 5800 psi) pressure gauge to pressure tap (2). Pressure tap (2) is located on the right side of the machine and above the hydraulic tank.
Start the engine. Operate the engine at high idle. Move the tilt control lever to the TILT BACK position in order to increase the oil to normal operating temperature. The oil is at normal operating temperature when the hydraulic oil temperature indicator is between the first mark and the second mark.
After the oil has reached normal operating temperature, lower the work tool to the ground. Stop the engine.
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Pressure and flow compensator valve for the steering pump (3) Pressure and flow compensator valve. (4) Adjustment screw for the pressure compensator.
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Pressure and flow compensator valve (3) Pressure and flow compensator valve. (4) Adjustment screw for the pressure compensator. (5) Locknut. (6) Spring. (7) Pressure compensator spool.
Remove the cover from adjustment screw (4). Loosen locknut (5) .Note: Be sure that you count the number of turns in the following step.
Turn adjustment screw (4) clockwise until the screw bottoms. Adjustment screw (4) will need to be adjusted once the test for the backup relief valve is completed.
Start the engine. Raise the work tool slightly off the ground. Run the engine at high idle.Note: During the following step, do not keep the steering pump at stall condition for more than ten seconds. If necessary, release the steering wheel and wait for 30 seconds before you repeat the step.
Turn the steering wheel to the FULLY TURNED