Steering System: Maintenance
Steering System: Maintenance
STEERING SYSTEM
ERC20-35VG (ERC040-070VG) [A968];
ERC16-20VA (ERC030-040VA) [A969];
ERP20-35VL (ERP045-070VL) [A976];
ERP16-20VF (ERP30-40VF) [A955];
ERP40-50VM, ERP50-55VM6 (ERP080-120VM,
ERP100VMS) [A985];
ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH,
ERC100VHS) [A938]
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury and property damage.
On the lift truck, the WARNING symbol and word are on orange back-
ground. The CAUTION symbol and word are on yellow background.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Discharging The Capacitors ................................................................................................................................. 1
Steering Control Unit (SCU) Repair ..........................................................................................................................2
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Disassemble ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Clean .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Inspect .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Assemble ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Install .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Steering Wheel and Fixed Steering Column Assembly Repair .............................................................................. 10
Remove .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Disassemble ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Clean .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Inspect ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Assemble ............................................................................................................................................................16
Install .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Gear Replacement for Lift Trucks Built Prior to October, 2008 .......................................................................... 17
Steering Wheel and Telescopic Column Assembly Repair .................................................................................... 18
Remove .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Disassemble ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Clean .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Inspect ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Assemble ............................................................................................................................................................25
Install .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Gear Replacement for Lift Trucks Built Prior to October, 2008 .......................................................................... 27
Torque Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Steering Control Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Steering Column .................................................................................................................................................32
General
This section has the description, disassembly, DISCHARGING THE CAPACITORS
assembly, checks, adjustments, and repair of the
steering system, the steering housing, and the
steering control unit. Additional information on parts of WARNING
the steering system can be found in the following DO NOT make repairs or adjustments unless you
service manual sections for your lift truck: Steering have been properly trained and authorized to do
Axle 1600YRM1360, for all lift truck models in this so. Improper repairs and adjustments can create
manual. dangerous operating conditions. DO NOT operate
a lift truck that needs repairs. Report the need for
Hydraulic System 1900YRM1367 for lift truck repairs to your supervisor immediately. If repair is
models necessary, attach a DO NOT OPERATE tag on the
steering wheel and disconnect the battery.
• ERC22-35VG (ERC045-070VG) (A968)
• ERP22-35VL (ERP040-070VL) (A976) Disconnect the battery and allow the capacitors to
discharge before opening an compartment covers
• ERC16-20VA (ERC030-040VA) (A969)
or inspecting or repairing the electrical system.
• ERP40-50VM, ERP50-55VM6 DO NOT place tool on top of the battery. If a tool
(ERP080-120VM, ERP100VML) (A985) causes a short circuit, the high current flow from
• ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH, the battery can cause personal injury and
ERC100VHS) (A938) property damage.
Hydraulic System 1900YRM1333 for lift truck Some checks and adjustments are performed with
models the battery connected. DO NOT connect the
battery until the procedure instructs you to do so.
• ERP16-20VF (ERP30-40VF) (A955) Never wear any metallic items on your fingers,
arms, or neck. Metal items can accidentally make
Throughout this section, forward will refer to travel in an electrical connection and cause injury
the direction of the forks and left and right determined
by an operator sitting in the seat facing forward. See Before performing any tests or adjustment, block
Figure 1. the lift truck to prevent unexpected movement.
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1. Ensure the capacitors are discharged by 5. Make sure the Emergency-Stop switch HAS NOT
performing Step 2 through Step 6 below. been activated. If the Emergency-Stop switch is
activated, rotate the switch to the right until it pops
2. Turn key or keyless switch to OFF position. up.
3. Disconnect the battery by separating the 6. Press horn button. Wait 30 seconds to be sure
connectors. capacitors are fully discharged.
4. Block drive wheels to prevent lift truck from
moving.
1. HEX NUT
1. HORN BUTTON 2. WASHER
2. NUT 3. STEERING WHEEL
3. ROD 4. STEERING COLUMN
4. STEERING WHEEL
Figure 3. Steering Wheel
Figure 2. Horn Button Assembly and Electrical
Connections
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12. Remove four capscrews and steering column Figure 5. Telescopic Steering Column Covers
lower cover. Maneuver steering column lower
cover around tilt memory lever. See Figure 5.
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NOTE: Perform Step 2 and Step 3 for lift trucks 8. Remove the spool assembly from SCU housing.
equipped with synchronous steering.
NOTE: Note positioning of thrust washers on either
2. Remove two Allen head capscrews and synchro- side of the thrust bearing in the thrust bearing assem-
nous steering valve kit from SCU. See Figure 10. bly during Step 9.
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NOTE: STEERING CONTROL UNIT (SCU) WITHOUT SYNCHRONOUS STEERING SHOWN. SCU WITH SYN-
CHRONOUS STEERING IS SIMILAR.
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9. Remove the thrust bearing assembly from the NOTE: For lift truck ERP40-50VM, ERP50-55VM6
shaft end of spool assembly. (ERP080-120VM, ERP100VML) (A985) and
ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH,
10. Remove the retaining ring from spool assembly. ERC100VHS) (A938), see Figure 12. For all other lift
truck models, see Figure 11.
11. Press the cross pin out of spool assembly.
1. Using a seal installer, install new shaft seals in
12. Press the spool from the sleeve and remove
SCU housing.
spring set from spool.
2. Install the spool into sleeve with key slots oppo-
13. Remove the shaft seals from SCU housing. Dis-
site each other.
card seals.
3. Insert the curved springs between the flat springs.
CLEAN Install spring set into spool assembly.
ASSEMBLE 11. Install the cardan shaft and rotate it until it is en-
gaged with the cross pin in the spool assembly
and the teeth of the gear end are aligned as
WARNING shown in item B of Figure 11 and Figure 12
An improperly assembled steering control unit
can cause uncontrollable steering wheel rotation 12. Install the gear onto cardan shaft.
when lift truck power is turned ON. This can
cause serious injury to personnel. Be sure steer- 13. Install new O-rings onto gear housing, install gear
ing control unit is operating properly before han- housing onto distributor plate, making sure the
dling the steering wheel. holes are properly aligned.
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Figure 12. Steering Control Unit for ERP40-50VM, ERP50-55VM6 (ERP080-120VM, ERP100VML) (A985) and
ERC40-55VH, ERC50VHS (ERC80-120VH, ERC100VHS) (A938)
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14. Place the spacer over cardan shaft and install end
cover with "P" hole lined up with "P" port in SCU WARNING
housing. The hydraulic hoses must be connected to the
correct ports or the steering system will not oper-
15. Install new O-rings and hydraulic fittings on SCU ate as expected, which can cause damage or per-
housing. Tighten the fittings to 30 ±3 N•m (266 sonal injury. Make sure the hoses are identified
±27 lbf in) in a cross pattern. and connected correctly.
NOTE: Perform Step 16 and Step 17 for lift trucks NOTE: Remove tags from hoses and fittings after in-
equipped with synchronous steering. stallation.
16. Install four new O-rings into synchronous steering 4. Remove caps and plugs. Connect hydraulic ho-
valve kit. See Figure 10. ses to steering control unit fittings, as tagged dur-
ing removal. See Figure 7.
17. Install two Allen head capscrews and synchro-
nous steering valve kit onto steering control unit. NOTE: Follow Step 5 through Step 8 for fixed steer-
See Figure 10. ing column.
INSTALL 5. Maneuver dash panel down over fixed steering
column past tilt adjust lever and attach to cowl
1. Install steering control unit, washers, and cap-
plate with capscrews.
screws onto tilt base bracket. See Figure 9.
NOTE: Remove all tags from electrical wiring after in-
NOTE: Perform Step 2 for lift trucks equipped with
stallation.
synchronous steering.
6. Install steering column lower cover and four cap-
2. Connect wiring harness to synchronous steering
screws. See Figure 4.
valve kit. See Figure 10.
7. Install steering column top cover and four cap-
3. Install steering direction sensor, e-ring, and spring
screws. See Figure 4.
onto steering column. See Figure 8.
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NOTE: Check that clips are attached to steering col- 11. Install steering column upper cover by pressing
umn covers prior to installation. Replace clips if dam- from both sides and down against lower cover un-
aged or missing. til snapped into place. Fasten in position with
washer and capscrew. See Figure 5.
8. Install steering column upper cover by pressing
from both sides and pushing against lower cover 12. Install steering column telescoping cover and four
until snapped in place. See Figure 4. capscrews. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Follow Step 9 through Step 13 for telescopic 13. Install steering column top cover by pressing from
steering column. both sides and pushing down until snapped in
place. See Figure 5.
9. Maneuver dash panel down over telescopic steer-
ing column past column locking lever, tilt adjust 14. Install steering wheel and hex nut on steering col-
lever, and tilt memory lever. Attach dash panel to umn. Tighten nut to 40 to 54 N•m (30 to 40 lbf ft).
cowl plate with capscrews. See Figure 3.
10. Install steering column lower cover into place 15. Install rod, nut, and horn button in steering wheel.
around tilt adjust lever, and fasten in position with See Figure 2.
four capscrews. See Figure 5.
16. Connect the battery connector.
NOTE: Check that clips are attached to steering col-
umn covers prior to installation. Replace clips if dam-
aged or missing.
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4. Remove hex nut, washer (if equipped) and steer- 9. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
ing wheel from steering column. If necessary, use control unit fittings. See Figure 17. Set the hy-
puller tool to remove steering wheel. See Fig- draulic hoses aside to prevent possible damage.
ure 14.
10. Remove spring, e-ring, and steering direction sen-
sor from the steering column. See Figure 18.
1. HEX NUT
2. WASHER
3. STEERING WHEEL
4. STEERING COLUMN
8. Remove three capscrews from dash panel and 1. STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
cowl plate. Lift dash panel over fixed steering col- 2. CLIP
3. STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
umn, maneuvering it past the tilt adjust lever. See 4. CAPSCREW
Figure 16. 5. STEERING COLUMN TOP COVER
6. DASH PANEL
NOTE: Tag all hoses and fittings during removal to 7. TILT ADJUST LEVER
aid in installation.
Figure 15. Fixed Steering Column Covers
NOTE: Install plugs at all hose ports and hose ends
to prevent foreign material from entering the hydraulic
system.
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1. COWL PLATE
2. CAPSCREW
3. DASH PANEL
4. FIXED STEERING COLUMN
5. TILT ADJUST LEVER
6. NUT
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DISASSEMBLE
NOTE: Perform only those steps below necessary for
the repair or replacement required.
WARNING
Be careful when removing or installing snap
rings. These snap rings can come loose during re-
moval or installation with enough force to cause
an injury. Always use the correct snap ring pliers,
and wear eye and face protection during removal
or installation.
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CLEAN 2. With tilt adjust cylinder end inside tilt bracket, in-
sert pivot through tilt bracket holes and cylinder
end; install collars and snap rings. See Figure 21.
WARNING
Cleaning solvents can be flammable and toxic and 3. Insert pin through tilt base bracket holes and top
can cause skin irritation. When using cleaning end of tilt adjust cylinder; install snap rings and tilt
solvents, always follow the solvent manufactur- adjust lever. See Figure 21.
er's recommended safety procedures.
4. Install steering direction sensor, e-ring, and spring
to steering column. See Figure 18.
WARNING
Compressed air is used for cleaning or drying 5. Assemble horn switch, tapped plate, washers,
purposes, or for clearing restrictions. Wear pro- and capscrews; attach to horn switch plate as no-
tective clothing (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.) to ted during disassembly. See Figure 20.
avoid injury to personnel.
6. Measure gap between switch contact washer and
horn switch. If gap does not meet specification
shown in Figure 23 adjust as required.
1. Use cleaning solvent to clean metal components
only, do not use on any component that has plas- 7. Install snap ring, switch contact washer, spring,
tic or rubber parts. Dry with compressed air. retaining ring, and pin on fixed steering column.
See Figure 20.
2. Clean plastic or rubber components using warm
soapy water and wipe dry with a lint free cloth.
INSPECT
1. Check all components for damage. Replace dam-
aged components.
ASSEMBLE
NOTE: Apply thread locker LOXEAL 83-55 thread
locker or equivalent to tilt pin before assembly.
WARNING
Be careful when removing or installing snap
rings. These snap rings can come loose during re-
moval or installation with enough force to cause
an injury. Always use the correct snap ring pliers,
and wear eye and face protection during removal
1. SWITCH CONTACT WASHER
or installation. 2. HORN SWITCH
NOTE: Ensure snap rings are positioned correctly to Figure 23. Horn Switch Gap
hold the cylinder in place.
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NOTE: Ensure electrical wires and hydraulic hoses GEAR REPLACEMENT FOR LIFT TRUCKS
are not damaged during installation. BUILT PRIOR TO OCTOBER, 2008
1. Install fixed steering column, capscrews, and nuts 1. Follow steps outlined in Remove section, then
onto cowl plate. Tighten capscrews to perform steps below.
52 N•m (38 lbf ft). See Figure 16.
2. Place steering column upside down in stand.
2. Install steering control unit, washers, and cap-
screws onto tilt base bracket. See Figure 19. 3. Remove four capscrews and washers from pump
mount and steering control unit (SCU). See Fig-
ure 24.
WARNING
The hydraulic hoses must be connected to the 4. Remove steering control unit (SCU) from tilt base
correct ports or the steering system will not oper- bracket. See Figure 24.
ate as expected, which can cause damage or per-
NOTE: The column shaft is not easily removed due
sonal injury. Make sure the hoses are identified
to the location of the snap ring holding the shaft under
and connected correctly.
the upper bearing. The best way to remove the gear
NOTE: Remove tags from hoses and fittings after in- is to split the gear using a hammer and chisel, allow-
stallation. ing it to slide off.
3. Remove plugs from hose ports and hose ends. 5. Remove lower snap ring. See Figure 25.
Connect hydraulic hoses to steering control unit
fittings, as tagged in removal. See Figure 17.
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1. HORN BUTTON
2. NUT
3. ROD
4. STEERING WHEEL
Figure 26. Horn Button Assembly and Electrical
Connections
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1. DASH PANEL
2. TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
3. TILT ADJUST LEVER
4. TILT MEMORY LEVER
5. COLUMN LOCKING LEVER
6. CAPSCREW
7. COWL PLATE
8. NUT
Figure 29. Telescopic Steering Column 1. STEERING COLUMN
Attachment 2. STEERING POSITION SENSOR
3. E-RING
10. Disconnect hydraulic hoses from steering control 4. SPRING
unit fittings. See Figure 30. Set the hydraulic ho- Figure 31. Steering Position Sensor
ses aside to prevent possible damage.
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3. Remove tilt adjust lever, upper snap rings, pin, b. Remove spring from anchor bracket and tilt
lower snap rings, collar, pivot, and tilt adjust cylin- memory release lever. See Figure 36.
der from the tilt base bracket and tilt bracket. See
Figure 34. c. Remove screws, washers, and anchor bracket
from tilt base bracket. See Figure 36.
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1. CABLE ASSEMBLY
2. TILT MEMORY LEVER
3. SPRING
4. ANCHOR BRACKET
5. SCREW
6. WASHER
7. COTTER PIN 1. CABLE ASSEMBLY
8. TILT BASE BRACKET 2. E-RING
9. PIVOT PIN 3. CABLE ANCHOR PIN
4. TILT MEMORY BRACKET
Figure 36. Tilt Memory Lever
Figure 37. Tilt Memory Release Cable
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1. Use cleaning solvent to clean metal components g. Position cable assembly into anchor bracket,
only, do not use on any component that has plas- as noted during disassembly. See Figure 36.
tic or rubber parts. Dry with compressed air.
h. With the lower end of the cable (non lever end)
2. Clean plastic or rubber components using warm properly connected to the assembly, install the
soapy water and wipe dry with a lint free cloth. threaded end of the cable to the cable support
bracket using the cable hex nut. The nut
INSPECT should have a final torque of
16 N•m (142 lbf in) applied. Install the cable
1. Check all components for damage. Replace dam-
eyelet to the lever with the small clevis pin and
aged components.
e-clip. See Figure 36. When properly adjusted,
ASSEMBLE there should not be tension on the cable when
the lever is in the relaxed position.
NOTE: Apply thread locker LOXEAL 83-55 thread
locker or equivalent to tilt pin before assembly. On the other end of the cable, the large pin with
the return spring should have full travel in the pin
1. Assemble tilt base bracket onto mount bracket slot as the lever is actuated. Finally, with the col-
and tilt bracket with bushings, tilt pins, and nuts. umn positioned toward the front of the truck, the
See Figure 39. cable must not uncouple from the lower base.
2. Assemble lift cylinder, cable assembly, and lever 3. Install column locking lever through pinch blocks
as indicated below: and insert cotter pin. See Figure 35.
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4. With tilt cylinder bottom inside tilt memory 1. Install telescopic steering column, capscrews, and
bracket, insert pivot through bracket holes and nuts onto cowl plate. Tighten capscrews to
cylinder end; install collars and snap rings. See 52 N•m (38 lbf ft). See Figure 29.
Figure 34.
2. Install steering control unit, capscrews, and wash-
5. Insert pin through tilt base bracket holes and top ers into tilt base bracket. See Figure 32.
end of tilt cylinder; install snap rings and tilt lever.
See Figure 34.
WARNING
6. Install steering direction sensor, e-ring, and spring The hydraulic hoses must be connected to the
on steering column. See Figure 31. correct ports or the steering system will not oper-
ator as expected, which can cause damage or per-
7. Assemble horn switch, tapped plate, washers, sonal injury. Make sure the hoses are identified
and capscrews; attach to horn switch plate. See and connected correctly.
Figure 33.
NOTE: Remove tags from hoses and fittings after in-
8. Install snap ring, switch contact washer, spring, stallation.
retaining ring, and pin on telescopic steering col-
umn. See Figure 33. 3. Remove plugs from hose ports and hose ends.
Connect hydraulic hoses to steering control unit
9. Measure gap between switch contact washer and fittings, as tagged during removal. See Figure 30.
horn switch. If gap does not meet specification
shown in Figure 40 adjust as required. 4. Maneuver dash panel down over telescopic steer-
ing column past column locking lever, tilt memory
lever, and tilt lever; attach to cowl plate with cap-
screws. See Figure 29.
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STEP 2.
Place steering column upside down in a stand.
STEP 3.
Remove four capscrews and washers from pump
mount and steering control unit.
STEP 4.
Remove steering control unit from tilt base bracket.
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STEP 5.
Remove tube with column gear from telescopic
steering column.
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STEP 7.
Remove and discard column gear from tube.
1. COLUMN GEAR
2. TUBE
STEP 8.
Install new column gear onto tube until it contacts
washer.
1. COLUMN GEAR
2. TUBE
3. WASHER
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STEP 9.
Remove any displaced plastic material from snap
ring groove and install lower snap ring onto tube.
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STEP 11.
Install steering control unit onto tilt base bracket.
STEP 12.
Install four washers and capscrews onto pump
mount and steering control unit.
1. SHIPPING FLANGE
2. SCREW
3. NUT
STEP 13.
Return steering column to upright position.
STEP 14.
Follow steps in Install section to complete installation.
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Torque Specifications
STEERING CONTROL UNIT Cowl Attachment
52 N•m (38 lbf ft)
Fittings and Special Screws
30 ±3 N•m (266 ±27 lbf in)
STEERING COLUMN
Steering Wheel Hex Nut
40 to 54 N•m (30 to 40 lbf ft)
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