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Servic

e

8099 I 03/06 e

Design

Operation

MaintenanceInspection

ZF ServocomR Type 8099Versions 8099 955/988 201...400

and 8099 955/988 601...899

ZF Lenksysteme GmbH

D-73522 Schwäbisch Gmünd

Telephone (07171) 31-0 Fax (07171) 31-4396

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Table of Contents / Safety Note

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Table of contentsPage

I. Safety note 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

II. Design and operation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

III. Servicing work

1 Notes 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Maintenance 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Inspection 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Oil change 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Bleeding 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Setting the hydraulic steering limitation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IV. Repair of external leakages 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

V. Disassembling the steering gear 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VI. Reassembling the steering gear 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VII. Special tools 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VIII. Troubleshooting 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IX. Key to numbers in figures and exploded drawing 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance report 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspection report 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I. Safety note

Attention:

Important safety note for the driver and the workshop personnel, respectivelyWhen the steering system is in perfect working order, the steering efforts the driver has toexert on the steering wheel are low (e. g., 30 N which is approx. 3 kg).

In the event of a failure of hydraulic circuit I, the effort at the steering wheel that is requiredto steer the vehicle will increase considerably (e. g. to 450 N which is approx. 45 kg). How-ever, as long as no defects occur in hydraulic circuit II, safe and reliable steering is stillpossible.

In addition, any malfunction will be signalled to the driver (by means of indicator lamps,messages on the display...). In this case it is mandatory to comply with the vehicle manufac-turer‘s instructions.

The emergency steering system (hydraulic circuit II) is available to a very limited extent only;therefore, the vehicle has to be shut down immediately after the occurrence of a failure ofhydraulic circuit I.

However, even in the event of a failure of the hydraulic assistance there is always a mechan-ical connection between the steering wheel and the road wheels. To avoid damages insidethe steering gear and damages to the steering column, the effort at the steering wheel rimmust not exceed 700 N (approx. 70 kg) - based on a steering wheel diameter of 500 mm- when steering without hydraulic assistance while the vehicle is stationary.

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B2 O

P

M

L

M

E

K

JH

GF

N

I

A

B1

C D

Q

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II. Design and operation

1 Design

S Piston (D)

S Housing (C)

S Steering input shaft (E)

S Sector shaft (G)

S Shut-off valve (L)

S Change-over valve (P)

Idle pressure

Fig. 1

The oil flow and the pressure required by the steering gear are supplied by an engine-drivenpump (A). To this effect the oil is sucked from the oil tank (B1) and fed back to it via thepump (A) and the steering gear (C).

In addition the steering system has a second, ground-driven pump (O) which is supplied withoil from oil tank (B2). As long as the system is in good working order the oil delivered bythe pump (O) will flow back to the oil tank (B2) via the change-over valve (L).

The housing (C) - see Fig. 1 - and the piston (D) have the function of a cylinder. The pistontransforms the rotary motion of the steering input shaft (E) and of the worm (F) into an axialmotion which it transmits to the sector shaft (G).

A ball chain provides for a positive connection between the piston (D) and the worm (F). Asthe worm rotates, the balls at one end of the chain are accommodated by a recirculation tubeand fed back to the other end so that an endless ball chain is formed.Both the piston (D) and the sector shaft (G) are provided with teeth. When the piston (D)is displaced the sector shaft (G) is thus caused to rotate.

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Contact maker of shut-off valveActuatingpiston

Internal feedtowards steering cylinderInternal feedtowards steering gear

Actuating piston

Contact maker of change-over valve

Port, pump 1 (A)

Check valves

Port, P2 (O)

Port oil tank 2 (B2)

Port, oil tank 1 (B1)

Internalreturn fromsteering gear

Checkvalves

Ports, steering cylinder

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The steering valve consists of the valve rotor (E) which is carried in a needle bearing in theworm and is provided with six control grooves on its periphery, as well as of the valve sleeve(H) on the worm (F).A torsion bar (I) which is pinned to the valve rotor (E) and the worm (F) keeps the steeringvalve in its mid-position as long as no effort is exerted on the steering wheel rim.A pressure relief valve (J) limiting the maximum pressure within the steering system is inte-grated into the steering gear housing.

In addition there is a replenishment valve (K) fitted which sucks oil from the return line whenthe vehicle is steered without hydraulic assistance.The variable ratio makes the steering gear more direct around centre.This has a favourable effect on the steering performance in straight ahead driving as onlyminor steering corrections, if any, are required.

At the same time, in the parking range requiring a larger steering wheel angle, there is ahigher hydraulic torque available at the sector shaft due to the indirect ratio.

Both pressure ports of the steering gear are equipped with one, ea., check valve preventingthe oil from being fed to the non-active pump circuit.Via hydraulic lines the steering cylinder (N) is connected to the shut-off valve (L).

Circuit II is equipped with a flow indicator (Q) reporting the proper operation of circuit II tothe driver.Fig. 2: Sectional view of the change-over/shut-off valve (section line see arrows in Fig. 1)

Idle pressure

Reducedidle pressure

In the event of a failure of the engine-driven pump (A) the change-over valve (P) will connectthe ground-driven pump (O) to the system (Fig. 2).An additional integrated shut-off valve (L) prevents the oil from being fed to the steeringcylinder in the event of a failure of the engine-driven pump.The changing-over/shutting-off action is carried out by the two actuating pistons (M).By means of an indicator lamp (message on the display) the contact makers signal the failureof the engine-driven pump and the shutting-off of the steering cylinder.

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2 Mode of operationWhen a torque is transmitted from the steering input shaft (E) to the worm (F), the torsionbar (I) is subjected to a deformation in the elastic area of its length so that a torsion occursbetween the valve rotor and the valve sleeve (H). The control grooves of the valve rotor (E)are thus caused to move away from the mid-position as compared to the position of the valvesleeve (H).When the steering wheel is released the action of the torsion bar (I) makes the steering valvereturn to the neutral (mid) position.

As long as the steering valve is in the mid-position, the oil can flow to the two cylinderchambers and then, via the valve rotor, off to the oil tank (B).

2.1 Operation in RH forward steering motion (piston with right-hand thread)

Fig. 3

Idle pressure

Operatingpressure

When the steering wheel is rotated to the right, the piston will shift to the right (Fig. 3). Apressure will now build up in the left-hand cylinder chamber which is a function of the steer-ing force required.

The oil from the right-hand cylinder chamber is displaced and flows off to the oil tank via thevalve rotor.

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M

M

Design and Operation

Fig. 5

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Fig. 4

Idle pressure

Operating pressure

Reducedoperating pressure

When the engine is started, the actuating pistons (M) of the change-over/shut-off valve willbe shifted against the spring force. The engine-driven pump (A) thus guarantees the hydrau-lic assistance. The indicator lamps (message on the display) are no longer lit (Fig. 4).

2.2 Operation in the event of a failure of the engine-driven pump

Operatingpressure

Idle pressure

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In the event of a failure of the engine-driven pump the actuating pistons of the change-over/shut-off valve will shift back to their initial positions under the effect of the spring force actingupon them (Fig. 5).Due to this shifting movement the ground-driven pump is connected to the system and thesteering cylinder is shut off.The shutting-off of the steering cylinder is necessary as the oil volume delivered by theground-driven pump is not sufficient to adequately supply both the steering gear and thesteering cylinder.The indicator lamps and/or the messages on the display will signal a fault to the driver.

Idle pressure

Operatingpressure

Fig. 6

The mode of operation of the steering gear now corresponds to the way it would be operat-ing if the engine-driven pump was not in good working order (Fig. 6).

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2.3 Operation of the hydraulic steering limitation

The hydraulic steering limitation prevents a steering motion hitting the lock stops at full hy-draulic pressure, thus protecting the pump and the steering linkage and avoiding increasedoil temperatures.

A double-acting steering limitation valve with spring-loaded valve pins (T and U) is arrangedin the piston (B) in the longitudinal direction. The valve pins are projecting over the left-handand the right-hand front faces of the piston (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

Idle pressure

Operatingpressure

When the piston is shifted to the right or to the left towards the respective lock stop, the valvepins (T and U) are actuated by the adjusting screws (X and Y) fastened in the housing andthe cylinder cover. The steering limitation valve remains closed until one of the valve pinsabuts against an adjusting screw.

When for instance the piston is displaced to the right (Fig. 8), the right-hand valve pin (T)will abut against the adjusting screw (X) before the piston end position is reached. In theprocess, valve pin (U) is displaced by the oil pressure so that the oil flows from cylinderchamber (W) to cylinder chamber (V) and from there is fed into the return line. When thepiston is displaced to the left, the sequence of operations will take place by analogy.

Idle pressure

Reducedoperating pressure

Fig. 8

When the steering limitation valve is open, it is possible to turn the steering gear furtherforward at an increased steering effort and with greatly reduced hydraulic assistance untilthe lock stop is reached.

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III. Servicing work

1 Notes

In a number of countries a safety inspection (Sicherheitsprüfung = SP) is prescribed by lawfor vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats or with a gross vehicle weight rating in excessof 7.5 t.

Attention:

On vehicles wich are not subject to the safety inspection (SP) the work detailed in ChapterIII. Servicing Work, paragraphs 3.5...3.10 has to be carried out in addition.

Following a test drive and a subsequent visual inspection of the complete steering system(steering column, bevel box, steering gear, drag links, pumps and hydraulic lines) we recom-mend to carry out the work detailed below.

Within the scope of maintenance the proper operation of the steering system is checkedby a test drive/visual inspection.

During an inspection safety-critical characteristics are tested.

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2 Maintenance

Maintenance intervals:

We recommend to carry out the following work within the scope of the general maintenancework. ¡

2.1 Test driving

During the test drive pay particular attention to the following features:

S return to neutral

S sticking

S increased friction

S play

2.2 Checking and inspecting for external leakproofness/damages

Check the steering gear (with bellows) and protection caps, the pumps (engine-driven andground-driven), the valves and the steering cylinder, the lines and the screwed connectionsfor leakproofness and damages. The piston rod of the steering cylinder may be covered bya thin oil film but there must not be any oil drops.

Note:

When cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner make sure not to direct the water jet directlytowards the sealing elements of the steering system. Ingressing water and impurities cancause malfunctions.

2.3 Checking the oil level

Oil grade required: see List of Lubricants TE-ML 09

Prior to pulling out the oil dipstick, thoroughly clean the oil tank and its immediate vicinityto protect the oil from being soiled by impurities.

Attention:

Too low an oil level may cause malfunctions which can cause a failure of the hydraulicassistance of the steering system.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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For vehicles with ZF Servocom RAS (rear axle steering system)

Check the oil level in the straight ahead driving position.

If the oil level is above the top mark, there may be a leakage in the master cylinder of theZF Servocom RAS.

Check the ZF Servocom RAS as specified in the Instructions for the functional check, main-tenance and inspection of ZF Servocom RAS steering gears.

S Oil level check with the engine stopped:

The oil level must reach the upper mark of the oil dipstick.

S Oil level check with the engine running:

Start the engine. When it is running the oil level must be between the lower and the uppermark.

When the engine is stopped, the oil level may rise by 1...2 cm (depending on the capacityof the steering system).

If the oil level rises by more than 2 cm the steering system has to be bled.

For vehicles equipped with an additional ground-driven emergency steering pump: jack upthe drive axle of the emergency steering pump ¡ and engage a gear.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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3 Inspection

Attention:

The inspection intervals depend on how the vehicle is used.

Therefore, the table below distinguishes between different types of use which may, though,be overlapping.

For the sake of increased traffic safety, we recommend to inspect the steering system inaccordance with the inspection intervals listed below.

Minor variations in inspection intervals are permissible if it is desirable to adjust these tovehicle-specific inspection intervals.

Note:

The work listed below also includes work that has to be carried out within the scope of thesafety inspection (SP).

Such work is marked “(part of SP)”. Therefore, inspection steps bearing this mark can beomitted when vehicles subject to safety inspection (SP) are checked within the scope of thenormal inspection.

In addition the safety inspection (SP) rules applying in the country of registration of thevehicle being inspected have to be complied with.

3.1 Inspection intervals

Kind of use Ist inspectionInspection on the vehicle

Further inspectionsInspection on the vehicle

Long-distance vehiclesCoaches with high mileages

600 000 km after a further

300 000 km, ea.

BusesConstruction site vehiclesVehicles in short-distance useVehicles subject to extreme loads

300 000 km7 500 op.-hrs

every 300 000 km7 500 op.-hrs

3.2 Test driving

During test driving, pay particular attention to the following features:

S return to neutral

S sticking

S increased friction

S play

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3.3 Visual inspection

S Check the screws of the complete steering system (steering column, bevel box, steer-ing gear, drag links, and steering cylinder) for correct fastening.

S Check whether the locking plate and the split pin are still perfectly secured.

S By rotating the steering wheel alternatingly to the left and to the right or by applyinga load to it, check whether the fit of the drop arm on the sector shaft is still tight.

S Check the axle stops, the drag links and the tie rods for damages and cracks.

S With the engine running, check the complete steering system for external leakproof-ness.

3.4 Replacing the oil filter

Attention:

Before taking off the oil tank cover, thoroughly clean the oil tank and its immediate vicinityto prevent the ingress of impurities into the hydraulic oil.

Pull the filter insert out of the oil tank.

Avoid any dripping of oil from the insert into the tank.

If heavily soiled, clean the oil tank.

Fit a new filter insert.

Attention:

Below is a list of all work that has to be carried out on the steering gear within the scopeof the safety inspection (SP).

This list represents the currently valid status and is not subject to the Updating Service.

3.5 Steering gear play (part of SP) - vehicle must be unladen

S Start the engine.

S Rotate the steering gear to the straight ahead driving position.

S Slowly turn the steering wheel and, at the same time, watch the front wheel to seehow far the steering wheel has to be turned to make the front wheel start moving.

S perm. total displacement (steering wheel 500 mm):

max. 50 mm

max. 55 mm for version with bevel box

3.6 Hydraulic steering limitation (part of SP)

The hydraulic steering limitation causes the pressure to drop in the area of the steering stop,thus protecting the steering pump and the steering linkage and preventing increased temper-atures.

S For a check of the setting, refer to Chapter III., paragraph 6.

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3.7 Light operation of the steering gear (part of SP)

If there is a hydraulic defect in the steering system, increased steering efforts will hint to-wards this.

S Start the engine.

S At vehicle standstill, quickly rotate the steering gear twice from lock to lock and, in theprocess, check for any stiff operation of the steering gear.

3.8 Points of stiff operation (part of SP)

Defective transmission elements (steering column, universal joints, ...) may temporarilycause points of stiff operation of the steering gear.

S Relieve the front exle (conforming to vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions).

S With the engine cut off, rotate the steering gear from lock to lock and check whetherthere are any points of stiff operation.

3.9 Automatic return to neutral (part of SP)

The axle geometry ensures an automatic return to neutral during driving.

S Test drive the vehicle on a ground closed to the public.

S During the test drive rotate the steering gear to full lock.

S Release the steering wheel and see whether the steering gear automatically returnsto mid-position.

3.10 Steering wheel (part of SP)

S Check whether the steering wheel is fastened properly.

S Check the steering wheel for damages.

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Fig. 9

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4 Oil change

1 Draining the oil

Note:An oil change is only required if units of the steering system were replaced or repaired.

Do not use any drained oil to refill the system. Avoid any blending of oils.

1.1 Draining the steering system

Jack the steered axle up. ¡

Unscrew the pressure and return lines from the steering gear.

Then have the engine run for a short time (maximum 10 seconds) to allow the oil to besucked from the pump and the oil tank. Collect any escaping oil in a pan.

Screw in again all components unscrewed earlier.

1.2 Draining the steering gear

If existing on the version to be drained, unscrew

S the screw plugs (55) from the cylinder cover or the housing

S the set screw (20 or 128) or the collar nut (21 or 129)

S the screw (20 or 128)

(Fig. 9).

¡ see vehicle manufacturer’s instructions

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To achieve a quick draining, among the components referred to above open the one whichis lowest in the installed position.

Rotate the steering gear manually from lock to lock until no more oil is draining.

Rotate the steering gear to the straight ahead driving position.

Unscrewed components must be screwed in again at the following torques:

Screw plug (55): 40±4 Nm (M16x1.5)50±5 Nm (M18x1.5)

Collar nut (21 and 129): 20+10 Nm (M10)

Screw (20 and 128): 12+3 Nm (M10)

Note:

Even after unscrewing all parts mentioned above a residual oil quantity may be left over inthe steering gear.A complete draining of the oil from the steering gear may become necessary depending onthe amount of impurities in the oil. To this effect the steering gear must be removed fromthe vehicle and opened at a ZF Service Centre.

2 Oil filling

Attention:

When the steering gear is filled with oil, there is a risk of impurities getting into the steeringoil circuit. To avoid malfunctions caused by foreign bodies in the system, maximum cleanli-ness is of paramount importance at initial fill and when topping up with oil.

For admitted oil grades, see List of Lubricants TE-ML 09.

Fill the tank with oil to the rim.

Start the engine and have it run at idling speed to fill the steering system with oil.

During this process the oil level in the tank will drop quickly.

Therefore, to avoid any suction of air, the oil tank must be topped up constantly.

In addition, for vehicles equipped with a ground-driven emergency steering pump:

Jack up the drive axle(s). ¡

With a gear selected, have the engine run at idling speed.

To avoid any sucking of air, constantly top up with oil.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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Fig. 10

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5 Bleeding

The steering gear described in this manual is equipped with automatic bleed valves.

Steering gear versions with automatic bleeding do not have any bleed screws. These steer-ing gears automatically bleed any air remaining within the steering system.

Note:Automatic bleed valves operate in the idle pressure range only; therefore, any unnecessarypressure build-up should be avoided.

When the steering system is filled to an extent preventing the oil from dropping below theupper mark of the oil dipstick, have the engine run at low speed for 2...3 minutes.Rotate the steering wheel several times from lock to lock. Bleed the steering cylinder.In the process, watch the oil level.Top up with oil if required.

Bleeding the ground-driven emergency steering pump:Jack up the drive axle(s). ¡With a gear selected and the engine running, bleed the emergency steering pump.2...3 minutes later rotate the steering wheel several times from lock to lock.

Note:In the end positions do not pull heavier at the steering wheel than is necessary to rotate thesteering gear.

If required top up with oil.If bleeding was done correctly, the oil level in the tank must not rise by more than 1...2 cmwhen the engine is stopped. Turn the engine off and lower the jacked-up steered axle and/ordrive axle to the ground.

Additional possibility for bleeding:S Versions with screw (20/128):Open the uppermost screw (20 or 128) until oil only is coming out (Fig. 10).Re-tighten the screw (20 or 128) at 12+3 Nm.S Versions with set screw (20/128):

Slacken the collar nut (21(/129) of the uppermost set screw (20 or 128) until oil only iscoming out.Re-tighten the collar nut (21/129) at 20+10 Nm.After the bleeding operation the hydraulic steering limiters must be checked.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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6 Setting the hydraulic steering limitation

It is necessary to set the steering limitation if or when

S a new or repaired steering gear was fitted

S new screws (20 and 128) were fitted to the automatically adjusting steering limitation

S modifications of or adjustments to the steering linkage were carried out.

1 Hydraulic steering limitation with manual setting (Fig. 11)

Fit a pressure gauge (pressure range up to 250 bar) or tool [1] (ZF Servotest tester) to thepressure line between the pump and the steering gear (see Fig. 12).

1 Pump

2 Oil tank

3 Pressure line

4 Suction line

5 Return line

6 ZF Servotest[tool 1]

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Test temperature: 503_ C

S Rigid axle:

Relieve the axle by jacking it up, or place it on swivel plates.¡

S Single-wheel suspension:

Place the steered wheels on swivel plates.

S With the engine running at idling speed, rotate the steering gear to the lock stop.

Upon reaching the lock stop, overcome the return force of the steering valve by rotating thesteering wheel further for a short time (5 seconds maximum) until a positive steering stopis reached.

Read the pressure at the pressure gauge or at tool [1] (ZF Servotest power steering tester).

Specified value: 70...80 bar

To correct, slacken the appropriate collar nut (21 or 129) and screw the set screw (20 or128) Fig. 18 further in or out.

If the pressure measured is higher the appropriate set screw must be screwed in further.

If the pressure measured is lower the appropriate set screw must be unscrewed further.

In the process let the steering wheel go so that idle pressure only can build up during thiswork. Then tighten the collar nut using a torque of 20+10 Nm.

Attention:

During the setting operation as well as in the built-in condition the set screws (20 and 128)must be screwed in at least 3 threads deep for otherwise there is a risk for the set screwsto be ejected due to insufficient thread overlap when maximum pressure is built up in thesteering gear.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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Fig. 13

Lock stop

Axle stop

Servicing Work

Fig. 14

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To set the second lock stop, proceed as described above.

Note:Notwithstanding the setting described above the vehicle manufacturer can specify a differentsetting, for example the use of a spacer to ensure a distance dimension “C” at the time thesteering limitation responds (Fig. 13).

2 Automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitation (Fig. 14)

Attention:

When their steering linkage is removed or when they are removed from the vehicle, steeringgears with automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitations must not be rotated manuallyto the end positions. The sliding bushes of the screws (20 and 128) would thereby be shiftedto the cut-off positions that are at maximum possible and an automatic setting on the vehiclecould only be done with new screws (20 and 128) (Fig. 15). The screws (20 and 128) andthe set screws (20 and 128) are not interchangeable.

Fig. 15 Initial positionSliding bushes notyet adjusted

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Servicing Work

shifting

axle stop

Cut-off point-drop armtravel

Axle stop

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2.1 Operation of the automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitation

In the end positions the valve pins run up against the sliding bushes of the screws (20 and128, respectively) and open the steering limitation valves (U and T, respectively). The open-ing of the steering limitation valve is determined by the position of the sliding bushes on thescrews (20 and 128, respectively).

2.2 Setting

Note:This setting (Fig. 16) can only be carried out after the steering gear was installed on thevehicle. To enable the setting, the steering linkage and the axle stops must already beinstalled and set.

Fig. 16 Setting operation

Positioning ofthe sliding bushes

S For vehicles with rigid axles:

Relieve the steered axle by jacking it up (there must, however, still be a load on the steeredaxle) or place it on swivel plates. ¡

S For vehicles with single-wheel suspensions:

Place the wheels on swivel plates.

S With or without hydraulic assistance, turn the steering wheel forward to the maximum lockstop. This will cause the piston to push the sliding bush on the screw (20 or 128) to therequired cut-off position (Fig. 17).

Note:During this setting operation the steering limitation valve is constantly open which meansthat, with as well as without hydraulic assistance, the steering wheel can only be rotatedfurther at an increased manual steering effort.

Repeat the setting operation for the other direction of rotation.

Fig. 17

Left-hand steering limitation valveopen, oil pressure greatly reduced

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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2.3 Correcting the drop arm travel

To increase the drop arm travel (too much clearance at the lock stop components): adjustas described above.

To reduce the drop arm travel (no more clearance at the lock stop components, or the oilpressure is not reduced to the specified value (see Chapter III., paragraph 6) at the axlestop).

Mount new screws (20 and 128, respectively).

Attention:

The sliding bushes may not be pulled back on the screws (20 and 128, respectively).

Tightening torque for the screws (20 and 128, respectively): 12+3 Nm.

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Repair of External Leakages

Fig. 18

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IV. Repair of external leakages

1 Valve insert (22) - pressure relief valve

Unscrew the valve insert (22) from the housing (Fig. 18) and remove any O-ring rests.If the pressure does not conform to the specified value or if there is any leakage,replace the complete valve insert (22).Fit a new greased O-ring (23) to the valve insert (22) and screw the insert in again.Tightening torque: 30+10 Nm

2 Screws (20 and 128)

Screw in new screws (20 and 128).Tightening torque: 12+3 NmSet the steering limitation.

3 Collar nuts (21 and 129)

Screw in new collar nuts (21 and 129).Tightening torque: 20+10 NmSet the steering limitation.

4 Screw plug (55)

Unscrew the screw plug (55), fit a new sealing ring (54) to it and screw it in again.Tightening torque: 40±4 Nm (M16x1.5)

50±5 Nm (M18x1.5)

Attention:

Apart from the work detailed above, no further repair work may be carried out. Any repairwork exceeding the extent described above has to be done by a ZF Service Centre.

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Fig. 19

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V. Disassembly of the steering gear

1 Thoroughly clean the steering gear and its immediate vicinity, in particular the pipeports.

2 Drain the oil as described in Chapter III.

3 Unscrew the pressure and return lines.

4 Close all oil pipes with blind plugs (risk of soiling).

5 Check whether the marks on the sector shaft and on the drop arm coincide.

Note:If the marks are offset from each other, prior to mounting the drop arm again inquire withthe vehicle manufacturer whether differing assembly instructions exist.

6 Pull the drop arm off, using tool [6].

Attention:

Heating up the drop arm or driving a wedge between the housing and the drop arm orremoving the drop arm by means of hammer blows is not permitted as such action maycause changes to the material and/or inner damages to the steering gear.

7 Additionally, for vehicles with adjustable steering columns:

S Adjust the driver‘s workplace to the topmost position to relieve the ball track relay shaftas much as possible.

S By means of a suitable tool, e.g. a ratchet belt,relieve the ball track relay shaft in such a waythat no more thrust force can act towards thesteering gear.

When you use a ratchet belt, pass it throughthe yoke interspaces if possible (see the arrowsin Fig. 19). Tension the belt sufficiently to ex-clude any damage to the sealing elements or tothe protective cap of the steering gear causedby a dislocation of the universal joints at themoment the clamping screws are unscrewed.

8 Unscrew the universal joint or the elastic couplingbetween the steering gear and the steering col-umn or the separately-mounted bevel box.

9 Mark the flow indicator plug appropriately (likeli-hood of confusion!).

10 Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the steering gear.

Note:If a fitting bolt was used, write its position down.

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Fig. 20

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VI. Reassembly of the steering gear

Attention:

To guarantee a safe operation of the steering system, maximum cleanliness is an absolutemust when re-installing all units that are part of the system.

Note:To avoid malfunctions caused by foreign bodies or impurities in the oil circuit of the steeringgear, the plugs in the ports of the steering gear, the oil pumps, the steering cylinder, thevalves etc. ... should be removed only at the very moment the lines or pipes are connected.Remove protective sleeves in the installed position, only, if this is possible. Connecting linesand screwed connections must be thoroughly cleaned and deburred.

S Rotate the steering wheel to the straight ahead driving position.

S Clean the locating surfaces of the mounting bracket and the steering gear.

S Additionally, for vehicles with adjustable driver‘s workplaces:

Using a suitable tool, e. g. a ratchet belt, constrict the ball track relay shaft until thereis sufficient space for the steering gear to be built in without compressing the ball trackrelay shaft (Fig. 20).

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Abb. 21

markmark

steering drop arm

sector shaft

mark

housing

protecting cap

steering input shaft

Reassembly of the Steering Gear

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S Rotate the steering gear to mid-position by dividing the total number of steering wheelturns in two. Then continue to rotate until the marks (see Fig. 21) on the steering inputshaft, the protective cap and the housing coincide.

S Place the steering gear into the mounting bracket and fasten it with bolts.

Note:Make sure the position of the fitting bolt is correct.For the tightening torques please refer to the technical cover sheet of the spare partslist. If no data is given in the list, the values below shall apply.

Depending on the vehicle type, space restrictions may require a previous mounting ofthe drop arm.

Tightening torque:

Thread Screw grade Tightening torque

M20x1.5 10.9 520±10% Nm

Attention:

Conform to vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions.

S Fit the universal joint or the eleastic coupling between the steering column and thesteering gear.

Note:

The clamping slot in the universal joint must point towards the mark on the cover capor on the input shaft.

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Fig. 22

1.5 mm minimum

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S Additionally, for vehicles with adjustable drive‘s workplaces:

Put the universal joint on without damaging the seal of the steering gear.

Tighten the clamping screw (M10x1.25), applying a torque of 48+5 Nm.

Relieve the tool, e. g. the ratchet belt (see Fig. 20), cautiously and remove it.

S Move the steered wheels of the vehicle to the straight ahead driving position.

This position is reached when the steered wheels are in line with or parallel to, respec-tively, the second pair of wheels (place a levelling staff against the front and rearwheels).

S Put the drop arm on the serration, making sure the marks on the drop arm and thoseon the sector shaft coincide (see Fig. 21).

Screw the locking nut (50) on and tighten it, applying the tightening torque below.

For versions with tapered serrations:

Note:For the tightening torques please refer to the technical cover sheet of the spareparts list. If no data is given in the list, the following values shall apply.

Thread: M 45x1.5 Tightening torque: 700±10% NmException: MAN: 850 +10% Nm

If the vehicle manufacturer specifies different values, manufacturer‘s values shall ap-ply.

S Plug the flow indicator plug in in the position as marked during disassembly.

S Peen the locking nut (50) as shown in Fig. 22 ¡

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S Put the drag link or the tie rod into place and tighten it. ¡

Rotate the steering gear to the left until reaching the stop.

Take off the drag link or the tie rod.

S Additionally, for versions with automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitations:

Unscrew the screws (20 and 128).

S Check at the steering wheel whether any further steering motion to the left is possible.

If the steering gear cannot be rotated any further to the left, the lock stop and the axlestop, respectively, must be re-set.

Attention:

It must be guaranteed that the steering angle limitation takes place at the lock stops and theaxle stops, respectively, and is not done by the steering gear.

S Mount the drag link or the tie rod and tighten it. ¡

Repeat the check for the right-hand side and, if required, re-set the lock stop and theaxle stop, respectively.

S Additionally, for versions with automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitations:

Screw in the screws (20 and 128). Tightening torque: 12+3 Nm (M10)

S Mount the drag link or the tie rod and tighten it. ¡

S Connect the pressure and return lines between the pumps, the steering gear and thesteering cylinder.

S Filling the steering system with oil:See Chapter III.

S Bleeding the steering system:

See Chapter III.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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S Setting the hydraulic steering limitation:See Chapter III.

S Checking the oil level:

Before pulling out the oil dipstick, thoroughly clean the oil tank and its immediate vicinity toprevent impurities from getting into the hydraulic oil.

Attention:

Too low an oil level can entail malfunctions which, in turn, may cause a failure of the hydrau-lic steering assistance.

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VII. Special tools

Note:

The tools listed below are universal tools. For special applications, special tools recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer may, therefore, be necessary.

Ordering Ref. No.

Tool [1]ZF Servotest 600 tester

7418 798 600

Tool [2]Dial with pointer 7418 798 452

Tool [3]Yoke 7418 798 556

Tool [4] 7418 798 6531 pair of expanders

Tool [5]Torque meter 7418 798 703

Tool [6]Extracting deviceExtracting device for drop arm 7418 798 219

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VIII.Troubleshooting

1 Troubleshooting of the steering system, incl. checking the hydraulicfunctions

1.1 Checking the play of the input shaft bearing in the steering column

By moving (shaking) the steering wheel sideward to and fro, check whether there isany play.

If so, replace or repair the steering column/the bearing.

1.2 Checking the universal joint, the telescopic shaft and the bevel box for angularplay or stiff operation

If any play (can be identified by the noticeable rattling noise occurring when the steer-ing wheel is turned to and fro) or stiff operation are ascertained, replace the defectivecomponents.

1.3 Checking for leakages

S Start the engine.

S Check whether all screwed connections, lines and sealing elements of the completesteering system (bevel box, steering gear, pumps and steering cylinder) are leakproof.

S Check all hoses and lines, protective caps and bellows for possible traces of chafingand embrittlement cracks.

S Turn the engine off.

Attention:

When you replace hose lines with externally visible damages such as cracks only use spareparts which are pressure-tested and released by the vehicle manufacturer.

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Abb. 23

markmark

steering drop arm

sector shaft

mark

housing

protecting cap

steering input shaft

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1.4 Checking the straight ahead driving position of steering gear and vehicle

Attention:

Steering gears equipped with automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitations must notbe rotated to the end positions if the steering linkage was removed previously.

S Vehicles with single-wheel suspensions

Place the wheels of the steered axle on swivel plates.

S Vehicles with rigid axles:

Jack up the steered axle. ¡

S Move the steering gear to mid-position by rotating it half the total number of steeringwheel turns. Then rotate it further until the marks (see Fig. 23) coincide.

Now turn the steered wheels to the straight ahead driving position.Corrections can be made by screwing the ball joint on the drag link further in or out.

Attention:

If the steering wheel position is not correct or if a length correction of the steering linkageturns out to be necessary, it may well be that this necessity originates in an accident orsimilar event. We, therefore, recommend to check whether the serration of the sector shaft(30) is twisted (to do so, pull the drop arm off) and whether the input shaft is installed in atwisted position. Check all further transmission elements for abnormal bending or cracks. Inaddition check the play as detailed in Chapter VIII. Deformed components may not be re-bent to shape but must be replaced.

Additionally, for versions with automatically adjusting hydraulic steering limitations:

If required mount new screws (20 and 128, respectively) and re-set the steering limitation- please refer to Chapter III., paragraph 6.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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Fig. 24

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1.5 Checking the belt tension of the pump drive

Check the tension of the drive belt. ¡

Even at maximum pump pressure the drive belt must transmit the power without any slip.

1.6 Checking the hydraulic functioning of the pump and the steering gear

1.6.1 Installing tool [1] (ZF Servotest power steering tester)

1 Pump2 Oil tank3 Pressure line4 Suction line5 Return line6 ZF ServotestTool [1]

Install tool [1] (ZF Servotest power steering tester) in a way ensuring that the readings canbe seen from the driver‘s seat (Fig. 24).

Check the oil level and bleed the steering system - see Chapter III.

Test conditions: oil temperature 503° C

1.6.2 Checking the maximum pressure of the engine-driven ZF pump

Read the maximum permissible pressure from the nameplate of the steering gear/pump orof the separately-arranged pressure relief valve and start the engine.

Set the pressure relief of tool [1] (ZF Servotest) at a value excluding any damages to thesteering system during the tests described below.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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Attention:

After installing tool [1], bear in mind that as long as the pressure testing lasts the engine mustrun at idling speed, only. An increase in engine speed would entail an immediate and sharprise in system pressure which could cause a damage to the pressure line/the pump.

Have the engine run at idling speed.

While watching the pressure gauge of tool [1], slowly close the shut-off valve until the maxi-mum pressure indicated is reached.

Do not close the shut-off valve any further (admit maximum pressure for a short time only- 10 seconds maximum - to avoid an excessive heating of the inner parts of the pump).Have the shut-off valve return to its initial position.

If maximum pressure is not reached during this measurement, the pump has to be replacedor repaired.

1.6.3 Checking the flow rate of the engine-driven ZF pump

Note:Specified values for flow rate, test pressure and test speed: see table below. Designationsand operation of tool [1] (ZF Servotest 6..): see separate operating instructions for ZF Servo-test 6.. power steering tester.

S Checking the controlled flow rate

Raise the engine speed until the pump flow rate remains constant despite a further increasein speed (approx. 1300 r.p.m.).

The pump is now in the controlled flow range.

Specified value: see spare parts list

S Checking the minimum flow rate

With the engine running at idling speed, progressively close the shut-off valve until the testpressure specified for the pump type in question is built up.

Read the flow rate.

Make sure the engine speed/pump speed ratio is correct.

Pump type Test speed

[r.p.m.]

Test pressure

[bar]

Minimum flow rate

[dm3/min]

7674 500 50 7.8

7675 500 50 8.7

7677 500 50 12

7685 500 50 7.0

7686 500 50 9.6

7687 500 50 10.88604 350 50 4.0

8605 350 50 5.0

8607 350 50 5.0

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Fig. 25

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1.6.4 Checking the hydraulic steering limitation

S Vehicles with rigid axles:

Jack up the steered axle. ¡

S Vehicles with single-wheel suspensions:

Place the wheels of the steered axle on swivel plates.

S Rotate the steering wheel clockwise. When the axle stop and the lock stop, respec-tively, are reached, continue to rotate the steering wheel until a positive stop isreached.

In this position read the pressure at the pressure gauge:

Specified value: 70...80 bar

Repeat the test for the other direction of rotation.

Setting of the steering limitation, see Chapter III., paragraph 6.

1.6.5 Checking the maximum pres-sure of the steering gear

Between the lock stops, insert tool [3] orapprox. 15 mm thick thrust pads (Fig.25) ensuring that the steering motion isstopped 1/2 to 3/4 steering wheel turnbefore reaching the axle stop and lockstop, respectively. The restriction of thesteering motion must take place at tool[3] or at the said thrust pads; it must notbe done by the piston in the steeringgear.

Attention:

A tool under pressure may be ejected - avoid any direct visual contact with the tool. Riskof accidents by squeezing.

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

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Depending on the axle version, use a special tool specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

At engine idling speed, rotate the steering wheel to the stop and continue to turn the steeringwheel for abt. 5 seconds with an effort of 100...200 N. Read the maximum pressure.

Repeat the test in the opposite direction of rotation.

Cause of insufficient maximum pressure:

S Pressure relief valve and/or replenishing valve defective.S Pressure cut-off of the steering limitation valve comes too early - for setting, refer to

Chapter III., paragraph 6.S Leakage rate in steering gear/steering cylinder too high

1.6.6 Checking the leakage oil of the steering gear

Note:For this test the pressure line of the ground-driven pump must be connected to the port ofthe engine-driven pump on the steering gear.Wrong measuring results would be obtained if testing was done with the engine-driven pump.

Close the shut-off valve (4) of tool [1] completely and progressively close the throttle valve(5) until a pressure is available which is 30 bar lower than the maximum pressure. Re-openthe shut-off valve.

Install tool [3] or the thrust pads (see paragraph 1.6.5).

At engine idling speed, rotate the steering wheel to the stop and continue to turn the steeringwheel for abt. 5 seconds with an effort of 100...200 N.

Repeat the test in the opposite direction of rotation.

For versions with Mfg.date until 06/2007:

Max. permissible leakage oil value: 3.5 dm3/min

For versions with Mfg.date as from 07/2007:

Max. permissible leakage oil value: 3.2 dm3/min

Restore the initial line connections.

For vehicles with steering cylinders:If the measured value exceeds 3.5 dm3/min. resp. 3.2 dm3/min., a leakage oil check mustbe carried out on the steering cylinder.

1.6.7 Checking the leakage oil of the steering cylinder

Between the lock stops, insert tool [3] or approx. 15 mm thick thrust pads (Fig. 25) ensuringthat the steering motion is restricted 1/2 to 3/4 steering wheel turn before reaching the axlestop and lock stop, respectively. The restriction of the steering motion must take place at tool[3] or at the said thrust pads; it must not be done by the piston in the steering gear.

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Fig. 26

Tool [4]

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Attention:

A tool under pressure can be ejected - avoid any direct visual contact with the tool. Risk ofaccidents by squeezing.

Depending on the axle version, use a special tool specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

At engine idling speed, rotate the steering gear to the stop.

At the steering cylinder, unscrew the unpressurised line and close the it with a plug.

For abt. 10 seconds, continue to rotate the steering wheel with an effort of 100...200 N andcollect and measure the oil escaping from the steering cylinder.

Specified value: max. 50 cm3/min

1.6.8 Checking the return to neutral of the valve

Note:Make sure the steering column has sufficient clearance (floor carpets, coverings).

By rotating the steering wheel, close the steering valve and thus cause maximum pressureto build up. Next, rotate the steering wheel back until idle pressure is available. Then raisethe pressure to idle pressure + 10 bar.

Release the steering wheel and watch the pressure. It must drop to idle pressure (at maxi-mum 0.5 bar higher) within 1 second.

Example: idle pressure 4,0 bar maximum perm. value: 4.5 bar

1.6.9 Checking the steering gear play

Prerequisite for the check described be-low:

The transmission elements between thesteering wheel and the road wheel mustbe free from play.

S Version(s) with leaf springs:

Lock the LH front wheel (the RH frontwheel on RH steered vehicles) in thestraight ahead driving position by fittingtool [4] between the wheel rims (rearand front) and the front spring (Fig. 26).

Attention:

Do not exert any pressures exceedingthose mentioned below on the tools andon the wheel rims in order to avoid dam-ages to the rims.

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Troubleshooting

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S Version(s) with single-wheel suspensions:

Lock the LH front wheel (the RH front wheel on RH steered vehicles) as per vehicle manufac-turer‘s instructions.

S Put tool [2] onto the steering wheel and attach the pointer to the dashboard or to thewind screen (Fig. 27).

Raise the engine speed to approx. 1000r.p.m..

Read the idle pressure at tool [1] (ZFServotest power steering tester).

Rotate the steering wheel to the left untilthe pressure reading is 1 bar above idlepressure.

On tool [2], read the dial value.

Rotate the steering wheel to the rightuntil the pressure reading is 1 bar aboveidle pressure.

On tool [2], read the dial value.

Calculate the total distance travelled.

Specified value: max. 50 mm (steeringwheel Ø 500 mm)

For versions with bevel box:

Specified value: max. 55 mm (steeringwheel Ø 500 mm)

If the maximum value is exceeded, check the play of the steering column and, if required,repair or replace the steering gear.

Remove tool [1] (ZF Servotest power steering tester).

Checking the oil level and bleeding the steering system - see Chapter III.

1.6.10 Checking the hydraulic functioning of the ground-driven pump

On a ground not open to the public, drive the vehicle at a speed of 30 kmh.

Shift the gearshift lever to neutral and turn the engine off. The steering circuit indicator lampmust be illuminated.

Repeatedly rotate the steering wheel 1/4...1/2 turn to the left. In the process the steeringeffort must be approx. 50 N at a steering wheel dia. of 500 mm. These measurements mustbe carried out within a speed range of 10...25 km/h.

When the ground-driven pump is not ready for operation the vehicle can be steered atgreatly increased steering efforts, only.

The steering effort will then be higher than 250 N (at a steering wheel with a dia. of 500 mm).

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Fault finding path

Fault Cause Remedial action

Stiff operation in both direc-tions

Oil level too low Repair leakage

Top up with oil¢

Steering system is sucking in air

(suction area)

Repair leakage

Top up with oil¢

Bleed steering system¢

Stiff operation of

universal joints/steering column

Check

Replace¡

Oil filter soiled Replace¢

Steering gear defective Repair©

Replace©

Pump defective Repair©

Replace©

Steering cylinder not shut off atfailure of engine-driven pump

Check shut-off valve

Stiff operation in one direc-tion

Incorrect setting of

steering limitation

Set¢

Steering gear defective Repair©

Replace

Stiff operation during

fast steering motion

Steering system is sucking in air

(suction area)

Repair leakageTop up with oil¢

Bleed steering system¢

Pump defective or wrong version Replace pump©

Noise Air in the oil

Oil level too low

Bleed steering system¢

Top up with oil¢

Pump defective Repair©

Replace©

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions

© approach ZF Service Centre

¢ see Chapter III.

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Fault Cause Remedial action

Inhibitory self-centring Stiff operation of axle/

axle guide components

Repair¡

Steering gear/steering column

fitted in twisted position

Eliminate

twisting¡

Excessive flow pressure Wrong hose cross-section

hose bent / narrowed

orifice / wrong orifice fixed¡

Stiff operation of steering column Eliminate stiff

operation¡

Steering gear defective Repair©

Replace©

Driving exactly straightahead impossible

Oil level too low Repair leakage

Top up with oil¢

Bleed steering system¢

Axle/axle guide components/

steering column not play-free

Check¡

Replace¡

Steering gear not play-free Check¢

Replace©

No hydraulic assistance atfailure of engine-drivenpump

ground-drdiven pump defective Check

Change-over valve defective Check

Indicator lamp is on

Fault message on display

One of the two pumps defective Check

Steering cylinder shut off Check contact maker

Check pumps

¡ see vehicle manufacturer‘s instructions© approach ZF Service Centre¢ see Chapter III.

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IX. Key to numbers in figures and exploded drawing

20 Set screw/screw

20.1 O-ring

20.9 Screw

21 Collar nut

22 Valve insert

23 O-ring

54 Sealing ring

55 Screw plug

128 Set screw/screw

128.1 O-ring

128.9 Screw

129 Collar nut

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Customer: Steering gear version:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle manufacturer: Pump manufacturer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle type (or model): Pump version:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mileage: Emergency steering pump:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Test drive carried out j yes j no

Complaints: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Tested or checked for external leakproofness/damages j yes j no

Complaints: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Oil level checked j yes j no

Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checked by (name): Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Customer: Steering gear version:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle manufacturer: Pump manufacturer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle type (or model): Pump version:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mileage: Emergency steering pump:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Inspection intervals (see Chapter III.)

2 Test drive carried out j yes j no

Complaints: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Visual inspection carried out j yes j no

Complaints: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Oil filter replaced j yes j no

5 Steering gear play checked j yes j no

Specified value: Measured value: mm. . . . .

max. 50 mm

max. 55 mm (for version with bevel box)

6 Safety inspection (SP checks) carried out j yes j no

Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspected by (name): Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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