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LF45/55 series
Removal and installation
STEERING BOX
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4.2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STEERING BRACKET
Be careful when tilting the cab or
when working under a tilted cab if
the steering bracket is being
inspected or replaced because of a
collision.
Vital parts of the cab suspension
may have been damaged during the
collision.
Take the necessary precautions.
Removing steering bracket
1.
Remove the steering box.
2.
Support the steering bracket. Remove the
attachment bolts and take the steering
bracket off the chassis.
Inspect the steering bracket
thoroughly for deformation and
cracks. This is particularly
important after a collision for
reasons of safety. If possible, the
steering bracket should be
magnaflux tested. If in doubt,
always replace the steering bracket.
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