STEERING
L3540-II, L4240-II, L5040-II, L5240-II, L5740-II , WSM
7-S6
5. DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
[1] STEERING CONTROLLER
• Use only the transmission fluid (Refer to "7. CHACK AND MAINTENANCE" at "G. GENERAL" section.), in
no case use mixture of oils of different brands.
• Before disassembling the power steering system hydraulic components, check the performance of
hydraulic pump and power steering using a flowmeter.
• After removing or disassembling the power steering hydraulic components, be sure to bleed air.
[Bleeding]
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheels slowly in both directions all the way alternately several times, and stop the engine.
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Fuel Tank Frame Support, Cover and Steering Joint Shaft 2
1. Remove the fuel tank frame support (1) and cover (2).
2. Remove the steering joint shaft 2 (3).
(When reassembling)
• Tighten the steering joint shaft support mounting screw after
adjusting the position of steering joint shaft support (4) for
smooth rotation of the steering wheel.
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Steering Controller Assembly
1. Disconnect the power steering delivery pipe (5), steering hoses
(2), (3) and return hose (6).
2. Remove the steering controller mounting screw (4) and remove
the steering controller assembly (1).
(When reassembling)
• Reinstall the steering hoses (2), (3) to their original position.
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(1) Fuel Tank Frame Support
(2) Cover
(3) Steering Joint Shaft 2
(4) Steering Joint Shaft Support
Tightening torque
Power steering delivery
pipe retaining nut
49 to 58 N·m
5.0 to 6.0 kgf·m
37 to 43 lbf·ft
Steering hose RH and LH
retaining nut
25 to 29 N·m
2.5 to 3.0 kgf·m
18 to 21 lbf·ft
(1) Steering Controller
(2) Steering Hose RH
(3) Steering Hose LH
(4) Screw
(5) Power Steering Delivery Pipe
(6) Return Hose
P: From Delivery Pipe Return To
Hose
T: From Delivery Pipe Return To
Hose
R: To Steering Cylinder RH
L: To Steering Cylinder LH