7-S12
L3130 · L3430 · L3830 · L4630 · L5030, WSM
STEERING
(2) Disassembling and Assembling
• Use only the transmission fluid (See page G-7, 8), 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.
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 bracket mounting screw after
adjusting the position of steering joint shaft bracket (4) for smooth
rotation of the steering wheel.
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Steering Controller Assembly
1. Disconnect the power steering delivery pipe (4), steering hoses
(3), (5) and return hose (2).
2. Remove the steering controller mounting screw (6) and take out
the steering controller assembly (1).
(When reassembling)
• Reinstall the steering hoses (3), (5) to their original position.
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(1) Fuel Tank Frame Support
(2) Cover
(3) Steering Joint Shaft 2
(4) Steering Joint Shaft Bracket
Tightening torque
Power steering delivery
pipe retaining nut
49.0 to 58.8 N·m
5.0 to 6.0 kgf·m
36.2 to 43.4 ft-lbs
Steering hose retaining nut
24.5 to 29.4 N·m
2.5 to 3.0 kgf·m
18.1 to 21.7 ft-lbs
(1) Steering Controller
(2) Return Hose
(3) Steering Hose RH
(4) Power Steering Delivery Pipe
(5) Steering Hose LH
(6) Screw