Section XXIII. CARRIER STEERING ASSEMBLY
and other damage. Replace defective
212. General
drive belt.
The carrier hydropower steering gear is a cam and
d. Installation.
lever-gear design with a control valve to provide no-lag,
(1) Install the hydraulic pump and drive belt
fingertip control. It is a compact semi-integral assembly
with a hydraulic cylinder installed in the linkage to apply
(2) Adjust drive belt. (fig. 53).
the necessary power for steering.
(3) Install pump lines and replenish hydraulic
oil (LO 5-3810-227-15).
213. Hydraulic Steering Pump
214. Steering Pump Pulley
a. Test.
(1) Disconnect the pressure hose from the
a. Removal.
steering valve.
(1) Remove the steering pump drive belt
(2) Insert a pressure gage in the discharge
hose. Pressure should be 700 to 900
(2) Remove the steering pump pulley as
pounds per square inch with the engine
instructed on figure 129.
idling and wheels against stops.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(3) Position the pressure hose on the steering
(1) Clean the pulley with an approved
valve and secure with the connector nut.
cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect the pulley for breaks, cracks, and
b. Removal.
other damage. Replace' defective pulley.
(1) Tag, disconnect, and drain pump lines.
c. Installation.
(2) Remove the hydraulic pump and drive
(1) Install the pump pulley as illustrated on
belt (para. 149).
(2) Install the drive belt (para. 145).
c. Cleaning and Inspection.
(3) Adjust the drive belt (fig. 53).
(1) Clean all parts with an approved cleaning
solvent.
215. Steering Pump Reservoir
(2) Inspect the steering pump for breaks,
leaks, and other damage.
Replace
a. Removal.
defective pump.
(1) Remove the cover and filter element from
the reservoir.
(2) Drain the reservoir.
(3) Remove the steering pump reservoir as
instructed on figure 129.
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1) Clean all parts with an approved cleaning
solvent.
(2) Inspect all parts for bends, cracks, and
other damage. Replace or repair all
defective parts.
c. Installation.
(1) Install the steering pump reservoir as
illustrated on figure 129.
(2) Fill the reservoir to proper level (LO 5-
3810-227-16).
(3) Install the filter element and cover.
216. Steering Pump Relief Valve
Figure 129. Steering pump pulley and reservoir,
removal and installation.
a. Removal. Remove the steering pump relief
valve as illustrated on figure 130.
(3) Inspect the drive belt for breaks, fraying,
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