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M-Series Power Steering Service Manual

1. Steering gear parts inspection may show problems in other areas of the steering system To avoid repeat problems inspect all parts carefully Listed below are the more common problems you may see during steering gear inspection along with their possible cause This information should be considered carefully when repairing low mileage vehi cles Remember it is more important to repair the cause than the results Parts Discolored blue Operating temperatures too high Broken Housing 1 Accident damaged 2 Steering column binding Hydraulic supply pump Housing or Piston Scoring 1 Foreign material entry malfunctioning Also see following 2 Severe overloading NOTE 3 Incorrect lubricant used Sector Shaft Roller Incorrect lubricant use 4 Excessive temperature bearing wear Excessive temperature over 250 Overloading the axle 5 Pump damaged Contaminated lubricant Impact damage Thrust Bearings Foreign material in system itted h LE j loadi Actuating Shaft Impact damages pitted rough xcessive overloading ball thread brinelled or dented Thrust Bearings Impact damage l broken or distorted Incorrect repairs Actuating Shaft Incorrect lubricant used thread wear Overloading Insufficient operating pressure Insufficient oil flow Continued operation at high temperature Piston Rings cut 1 Incorrect installation pinched sheared or worn 2 Incorrect assembly Note on scoring Minor
2. 6 Remove the sector shaft and cover from the housing Separate the cover from the sector shaft Inspect the sector shaft for corrosion or damage Replace the sector shaft if necessary NOTE It may be necessary to remove the dust cover from the frame side of the sector shaft Use a gasket scraper or screwdriver to remove the frame side dust cover 7 Pry the excluder seal from the cover Using a seal pick remove the oil seal from the sector shaft cover and housing Remove the O ring from the cover Discard all seals 8 Install a new oil seal in the housing and cover Take care to install the oil seal with the black lip toward the inside of the gear and the blue side facing the outside of the gear THE SECTOR SHAFT OIL SEALS ARE TWO PIECE SEALS IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO BEND THE SEAL TO INSTALL IT INTO THE COVER AND HOUSING ONCE THE SEAL IS IN PLACE IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SEAT THE SEAL INTO PLACE USING YOUR FINGERS OR A BLUNT SEAL PICK TAKE CARE TO PUSH ONLY ON THE BODY OF THE SEAL AND NOT ON THE SEAL LIP NOTE Coat all seals with a light coat of clean motor oil to facilitate installation of the sector shaft 10 11 Install the sector shaft into the housing taking care to align the timing mark on the sector with the timing marks on the piston It may be necessary to tap on the sector shaft to properly seat it into the housing Install the sector shaft cover onto the steering gear Insure that the cover is
3. i Final Adjustments Sheppard Power Steering gears have no external adjustments for sector shaft or valve shaft pre load Make sure all linkages and system components are within vehicle manufacturers specs TORQUE Check all fastener torques when installing the steering gear A torque chart for steering gear fasteners can be found in the chart below Consult the vehicle manufacturers service manual for steering gear to frame pinch bolt and drag link torque values PITMAN ARM Pitman arm application torque is critical Follow the pitman arm installation instructions in this manual IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY SET RELIEF PLUNGERS Verify the type of relief plungers in your steering gear Refer to the Common Procedures section of this manual to properly set the relief plungers BLEED THE SYSTEM Follow the guidelines in the Common Procedures Section for proper bleeding of both single and dual gear systems Bearing Cap Cover All M Series Bearing Cap Bolts M80 M90 80 90 M100 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS M10 x 1 5 M10 x 1 5 M12 x 1 75 M14 x 2 0 M16 x 2 0 M10 x 1 5 M12 x 1 75 M14 x 2 0 M10 x 1 5 M8 x 1 25 53 64 53 64 72 87 114 140 230 277 53 64 72 87 114 124 53 64 31 38 72 87 72 87 97 118 154 190 312 376 72 87 97 118 154 190 7287 42 52 F l N A L A D J U S T M E N T S SHEPPARD Quality E
4. s Service Manual 6 Start the vehicle and allow the engine to idle 7 Turn the steering wheel to a full left turn and hold until the slave gear moves its full travel Then turn the steering wheel to a full right turn and hold until the slave moves its full travel Repeat this procedure three or more times 8 Connect the drag link to the master gear Torque the attaching nut following the procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual l Do not back off the nut when locating the cotter pin hole 9 Install a new cotter pin through the ball stud nut then lock in place 1 FAILURE TO INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN IN THE BALL STUD AFTER e PROPER TORQUE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL 10 With the master gear drag link connected turn the steering wheel to a full left turn and hold until the slave gear pitman arm moves its full travel Then turn the steering wheel to a full right turn and hold until the slave gear pitman arm moves its full travel Repeat this procedure three or more times 11 Connect the drag link to the slave gear by turning the steering wheel until the pitman arm lines up with the drag link IMPORTANT Do not move the pitman arm by hand during this operation Air may get in the system 12 Torque the attaching nut following the procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 13 Install a new cotter pin through the ball stud nut then lock in place 14 Steer the vehicle full left to
5. Order Sheet Heavy Duty Power Steering Test Kit siisissscssinccisiccreimtovceses 67 SAFETY NOTICE ME A STOP Before you begin please read this manual carefully The repair procedures outlined in this manual are for repairing the Sheppard Integral Power Steering Gear To ensure safe and reliable operation these service and repair procedures must be followed carefully THIS MANUAL CONTAINS A NUMBER OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS LIKE DANGER WARNING CAU TION IMPORTANT or NOTE The information following a safety signal word is very important When you see the word DANGER it means the information will help you avoid an extreme hazard that could kill or cause a very serious injury every time When you see the word AWARNING it means there is a hazard that is not as serious as DANGER but the hazard could cause injury or death if you do not follow the proper rules or procedures When you see the Acaurion it means the information that follows will help avoid damage to the steering gear The signal words IMPORTANT or NOTE are used to draw attention to ways of doing your job better or right INTRODUCTION This service manual covers repair procedures for the Sheppard steering gear assembly only The Vehicle Manutfacturer s Service Manual should be used for removal and reinstallation instructions and hydraulic supply pump specifications Any reference made to a brand name special tools or item part number are made as a guide All inf
6. TORSION BAR z 2 ROTARY VALVE SHAFT BALL THREAD CYLINDER HEAD gt gt BEARING CAP F Pr RELIEF PLUNGER a 4 1 ACTUATING 4 PISTON RACK s s ee eee Se aa SHAFT 5 PISTON RING 3 SECTOR SHAFT When the engine is running there 1s constant low pressure oil flow through the steering gear This constant oil flow provides an instant response and absorbs road shock to help eliminate steering wheel kick Pressure is equal throughout the steering gear however care should be used when towing or moving a vehicle where the engine or hydraulic supply pump is not running NOTE If sudden loss of pressure occurs during normal driving the parts are designed to provide mechanical back up steering so that the vehicle may be safely steered to the side of the road An optional integral pressure relief valve is available on the M Series Steering Gears This valve limits maximum steering system relief pressure at the steering gear This reduces system temperature by avoiding high pressure by pass and recirculation within the pump The Sheppard Integral Power Steering Gears have been designed to provide long service life and simple service repair The rack and sector shaft does not require center point adjustment The clearance between the cylinder bore and the piston is closely controlled and a piston ring 5 was added to better use the hydraulic oil supplied With reasonable care and limited maintenance the Sheppard M Series Steering
7. repair 6 Remove the rubber dust boot Using the ratchet and socket remove the four attaching bolts from the bearing cap cover and remove the bearing cap cover DO NOT TURN THE INPUT SHAFT DURING REPAIRS DAMAGE TO THE TEERING GEAR WILL RESULT The thrust washer will stick to the bearing cap cover Install the thrust washer into the bearing cap before proceeding 7 Place the bearing cap cover on a clean work surface Pry the salt seal out of the bearing cap cover 8 Press the oil seal out of the cover using a suitable size socket or seal driver Use of an arbor press is recommended Some steer ing gears will have a protective washer behind the oil seal Press all components out of the cover Remove the o ring from the cover Discard all seals Retain the washer for use when new seals are installed 9 Clean the cover with a suitable solvent If the cap you are working on has a grease fitting remove the grease fitting and fill the hole with RTV compound No further greasing is required C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S Reassembly 1 Place the cover face down on a clean work surface Coat the outside diameter of the seal with clean chassis lube Install the oil seal in the cover using a suitable size seal driver and an arbor press Make sure the lip of the seal faces up when installing the seal NOTE The seal with a gold garter spring is the oil seal This seal is directly interchangeab
8. Gear will provide many miles of reliable performance OIL FLOW THROUGH THE M SERIES GEAR BEARING ASSEMBLY RETURN RESERVOIR y HOUSING CYLINDER HEAD PISTON Figure 1 BEARING ASSEMBLY CYLINDER HEAD Figure 2 BEARING ASSEMBLY CYLINDER HEAD Figure 3 RETURN RESERVOIR y RETURN RESERVOIR y Figure 1 Here we see the steering gear in the neutral or non steer ing position Equal low pressure is being applied to both ends of the steering gear piston The oil is circulat ing at back pressure only and provides a hydraulic cush ion for the steering gear All oil is being circulated through the steering gear and back to the reservoir to help cool the system Figure 2 When the steering wheel is turned the actuating valve is opened in one direction all pressurized oil is applied to one end of the steering gear piston This pressure build up causes the piston to move in the steering gear Figure shows all oil being distributed to the input end of the gear Figure 3 Figure shows all oil being distributed to the cylinder head end of the gear When no input is applied through the steering wheel the gear returns to the neutral or non steering position N T R O D U C T O N STEERING GEAR IDENTIFICATION A number is cast into the steering gear housing and identifies the basic family the steeri
9. Optional PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry solid surface preferably concrete Set the parking brake and block the wheels Place the transmission in neutral 2 Tilt the hood or cab using the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 3 Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the full mark of the dipstick 4 If this is a replacement steering gear follow the Plunger Adjustment Procedures in this section of the manual 5 Start the vehicle and allow the engine to idle 6 Steer the vehicle from full left to full right several times The pitman arm must make full travel 7 Locate the bleeder screw in the plug located on the sector shaft bore Figure 34 IMPORTANT Do not turn the steering wheel with the bleeder open 8 Using the allen wrench open the bleeder screw until non aerated fluid flows from the bleed screw 9 Tighten the bleed screw 10 Repeat steps 5 8 until no aeration is found in the bleed oil 11 If this is a replacement steering gear follow the Plunger Adjustment Procedures in this section of the manual 12 Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and fill if necessary 13 Shut the vehicle off 14 Lower the hood or cab following procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 15 Remove wheel blocks Bleeding Dual Gear System Bleeding the dual steering gear system is necessary whenever the system has been repaired Differ
10. Shell Rotella T SAE 30 Shell Rotella T 15W40 Texaco 10W40 Texaco Code 1831 Power Steering Fluid 11872 Texaco Code 1854 Mercon Dexron III Texaco Texamatic 7045E Automatic Transmission Fluid Texaco URSA 15W40 code 2109 Union 10W40 Union 15W40 Unocal 46 Power Steering Fluids Unocal Guardol 15W40 Motor Oil US Oil Wide Range Automatic Transmission Fluid Valvoline All Climate 10W40 Motor Oil Valvoline AW 32 HVI Oil DIAGNOSIS amp TROUBLESHOOTING This section of the manual is designed to help the mechanic troubleshoot steering complaints Used properly the section will assist you in completing a proper and less time consuming diagnosis and repair You will find sub sections covering diagnosis troubleshooting definitions and terms for complaints To properly repair the problem you must have a clear understanding of the driver s complaint The Glossary of Terms and Definitions will help pin point the problem quickly Locate the complaint in the troubleshooting section and complete all the necessary tests as outlined in the proper section of this manual Complete the troubleshooting checklist and record your findings If after completing the diagnosis and repairs found in the Diagnosis and Troubleshooting section of this manual you are unsure of your findings contact the Field Service Department of the R H Sheppard Co Inc at 717 633 4111 When contacting the R H Sheppard Co with a problem be sure to have your completed tro
11. and shaft assembly IMPORTANT Do not remove the piston plug from the piston 4 6 2000 oOmuCcCUMoOONV ZO 00 Sub Assemblies M SERIES OPTIONAL INTEGRAL RELIEF VAINE An optional integral pressure relief valve is offered with the Sheppard M Series steering gear The relief valve cartridge is located in the bearing cap The valve limits the maximum operating pressure in the steering system In most cases the hydraulic supply pump will have a maximum relief pressure setting higher than the integral relief valve in the steering gear When maximum relief pressures are reached in the steering system the excess pressure is relieved within the steering gear When oil pressure exceeds the maximum relief pressure setting of the pilot operated relief valve the valve opens Excess pressure 1s bled off into the oil return circuit through the return port of the steering gear The relief valve cartridge can be removed for cleaning and inspection Remove the relief valve nut and cartridge assembly At this time the strainer can also be cleaned and inspected NOTE The relief valve cartridge can not be disassembled and must be replaced if bad The O rings and strainer are replaceable and are included as part of the complete seal kit Never use old seals or O rings Use the complete seal kit To install the relief valve cartridge in the bearing cap insert the cartridge assembly into the relief valve bore and torque the valve nut t
12. and the seal will bottom in the excluder seal groove 21 Install the frame side dust cover on housing Thoroughly clean the housing with a suitable solvent and apply a bead of RTV on the edge of the disk to secure it to the housing Allow adequate time for the RTV to set 22 Install the snap ring protective cover in the sector shaft cover bore over the snap ring by lightly tapping on the outside diameter Install the slide on V boot over the sector shaft Install the rubber boot on the input shaft The steering gear may now be installed on the vehicle Refer to the Common Procedures section for pitman arm installation relief plunger adjustment and bleeding procedures Dual Steering Gear Systems Two or more integral steering gears are sometimes used where front axle weights exceed 16 000Ibs gross front axle weight rating Dual steering systems are used to balance the steering gear output across two or more steering arms and conserve under hood space The secondary or slave unit is mounted on the right hand side of the vehicle and operates off of pressure supplied by the master or left hand steering gear Dual steering systems are mechanically linked to the front end components by a drag link and steer arm on the right hand spindle on the axle No physical link exists between the master and slave Hydraulic pressure and flow reacting on the slave gear piston causes the slave gear to operate under pressure in the opposite direction of
13. drain pan under the steering gear 2 Mark the bearing cap and housing for re assembly Remove the universal joint from the input shaft of the steering gear 3 Remove the plastic plug from the plunger hole and drive the auto plunger in until it bottoms using the 1 4 punch and hammer Remove the four attaching bolts from the bearing cap using an appropriate size socket and ratchet Failure to keep the 1 4 punch straight in the bore or hitting the plunger too hard can result in damage to the steering gear or auto plunger assembly 4 Separate the bearing cap assembly from the housing by turning the input shaft out of the housing Turn the shaft until it stops DO NOT FORCE THE SHAFT WHEN TURNING IT OUT OF THE HOUSING BINDING OF THE SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR DAMAGE CAN RESULT 5 Carefully insert the screwdriver bit into the plunger bore to engage the slotted head of the plunger body Using the 10mm open end wrench to hold the flange across the flat sides carefully turn the flange to remove the flange from the plunger body Do not allow the screwdriver bit to slip off the plunger body in the process as damage to the bore can result Discard the flange NOTE The auto plunger flange is held in place with patch lock and the threads are staked at the factory It will require approximately 15 20 inch pounds of torque to remove the flange 6 Remove the plunger body from the spring pin and discard It may be necessary to t
14. freeplay Steering gear mounting distorted Linkage ball sockets seized or binding King pins seized or binding Oil flow rate incorrect Oil flow too high Air trapped in steering gear Looseness worn front end parts Front end alignment not correct Overloading Rear axle not parallel Tight tie rod ends amp drag link sockets Worn universal joint Pitman arm ball worn egg shaped if equipped Loose bracket frame to bracket or bracket to gear Rack on piston damaged Damaged sector shaft splines Worn or damaged pitman arm splines Universal joint yoke loose on actuating shaft Shim mounting pads to correct piston to bore interference Make sure correct bolt length is used on the base mount gears Check and repair or replace Repair or replace Check and correct supply pump Supply pump not to specifications Bleed system Check and repair as required Align front end caster Reduce loads Check amp repair as required Check rotational torque amp replace if necessary O2Z A0OLMOmrwcowns V Hn Replace universal joint Replace pitman arm assembly where riveted ball is used Remove bracket clean frame and bracket Check radius of frame making sure bracket is not bearing on radius surface Check bracket for wear from being loose Replace bracket and tighten to recommended torque rating by size and grade of bolts If necessary replace bracket Replace steeri
15. gear input shaft following the procedures in the vehicle manufacturer s service manual 12 Fill the reservoir with an approved fluid Start the engine check and correct the fluid level and check for leaks 13 Set the auto plungers following the procedure in this manual Lower the hood or cab following the procedures in the vehicle manufacturer s service manual Pitman Arm Removal It may be necessary to remove the pitman arm on some vehicles before removing the steering gear Proper technique in removing the pitman arm will avoid damage to the steering gear pitman arm and retainer TOOLS REQUIRED Hammer Tapered Punch Appropriate Size Allen Drive Socket 5 8 or 3 4 Sheppard Pitman Arm Puller Kent Moore part number ZTSE4439 or Three Jaw Puller Impact Wrench 1 FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S PROCEDURES FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE EXTREMELY TIGHT DO NOT USE A HAMMER OR APPLY HEAT TO THE ARM DAMAGE TO THE SECTOR SHAFT PITMAN ARM OR SEALS CAN RESULT C O M M O N p R O C E D U R E S 1 Park the vehicle set the parking brake and raise the hood or cab 2 Use the punch to bend the restraining tabs out of the pitman arm retainer IMPORTANT Do Not bend the aligning tabs out of the pitman arm 3 Lubricate the face of the retainer with clean chassis lube IMPORTANT Failure to lubricate the face of the
16. holes of the bearing cap Bend the locking tabs into the holes to secure the locking nut Do not bend the locking tabs into the threaded plunger hole in the bearing cap 16 Stake the flange of the locking nut into the slots of the shaft retaining nut Take care when staking to not break the flange 17 Install a new O ring and tetra seal in the bearing cap Coat both seals with clean grease for installation Install the boot over the input shaft splines 18 Install the plunger into the bearing cap Reassemble the steering gear following the procedures in the re assembly portion of this manual IMPORTANT If your steering gear was originally built with a grease fitting in the bearing cap remove the fitting and fill the hole with RTV to prevent ingestion of contaminants No further lubrication is required Disassembly Complete disassembly of the steering gear is not recommended as a normal repair practice The Sheppard M Series gears are designed to be serviced without removing the steering gear from the chassis Before removing the steering gear from the chassis you must verify that hydraulic supply performance and system operation are within specification IMPORTANT The Sheppard M Series steering gear is a precision machined component Care must be taken to keep it free form dirt and foreign material All internal parts should be handled carefully to avoid damage to machined surfaces Repairs should not be com
17. of the steering gear piston causing pressure to build This pressure causes the piston to move As the piston moves it is displaced by a volume of oil under pressure The speed the piston moves is dependent on the amount of oil flow or Flow Speed of steering Maximum system relief pressure limits the amount of steering gear output available to steer your specific vehicle or Pressure The amount of work the steering gear can do Keeping the basic formula of Flow Steering Wheel Speed and Pressure Work in mind will help you diagnose steering problems Oil pressure and flow requirements are set during the design of the steering system When diagnosing steering problems oil pressure and flow must meet design specifications Pressure and flow specifications vary Follow the vehicle manufacturer s recommendations System back pressure and operating temperature must be considered during the diagnosis of the steering system High system back pressure will create heat High system oil temperatures reduce overall efficiency of the steering pump and steering gear Various types of pressure and flow meters are available to diagnose power steering problems A pressure gauge rated at 3000 PSI and a flow meter with a capacity of 10 GPM are needed to check oil pressure and flow A shutoff valve placed downstream from the pressure gauge allows the hydraulic supply pump to be isolated from the gear to check pump relief pressure A simpl
18. retainer will cause difficulty in removing the pitman arm 4 Slide the pitman arm puller over the pitman arm as shown Take care to align the hole in the puller with the Allen socket in the retainer Insert the Allen drive socket through the puller and into the retainer socket Use an impact wrench to back off the retainer The retainer will act as a jack screw to remove the pitman arm NOTE It will be necessary to remove the sector shaft cover bolts to slide the puller over the arm if the gear you are working on has a bolt on cover THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE EXTREMELY TIGHT DO NOT POUND ON THE ARM OR APPLY ANY SOURCE OF HEAT TO THE ARM DAMAGE TO THE PITMAN ARM OR SECTOR SHAFT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT A LATER DATE NEVER WELD THE PITMAN ARM OR SECTOR SHAFT Pitman Arm Installation Proper pitman arm installation is critical to the safe operation of the vehicle Correct torque values are very important Always follow these procedures when installing the pitman arm IF THE PITMAN ARM IS NOT APPLIED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS IT CAN COME LOOSE AND CAUSE AND ACCIDENT ANYTIME A PITMAN ARM IS FOUND LOOSE REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM AND THE SECTOR SHAFT TOOLS REQUIRED Appropriate Size Allen Drive Bit Torque Wrench Hammer Punch Anti Seize Compound NOTE Mount the steering gear on the frame to make pitman arm installation easier Procedure C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S 1 Install the pitman
19. scoring and scuffing of the piston and housing of the steering gear is normal During operation at relatively high pressure and flow rates this minor scoring will not affect the safety or operation of the steering gear Minor scor ing should be polished with a fine hand stone or crocus cloth 1 The cylinder bore should not be honed or bored out This will increase internal leakage Reassembly 1 Install a new seal on the piston by first installing the O ring in the groove then carefully installing the Teflon piston seal over the O ring The Teflon seal will stretch as it is fitted over the piston Take care not to tear the Teflon when installing Use a ring compressor on the Teflon seal to aid in the installation into the housing 2 Install a new sector shaft oil seal in the housing When properly fitted the seal will ride between the roller bearing and housing lip The black lip of the seal must face the bearing IMPORTANT The sector shaft seal is a two piece seal It will necessary to bend the seal for installation Once the seal is installed you may have to work the seal into place with your fingers or a blunt seal pick to properly seat the seal Press only on the body of the seal DO NOT PRESS ON THE LIP OF THE SEAL 3 Install the piston into the steering gear housing Refer to the marks made at disassembly to insure you are installing the piston in the correct end of the housing NOTE The housing will have a lead in chamfe
20. the bearing cap and turn the input shaft to free the bearing cap assembly from the housing Turn the shaft until the plunger clears the piston Do not attempt to turn the shaft out of the piston The re circulating balls must be removed before the shaft can be removed Shaft damage will occur if it is forced out of the piston 10 Carefully slide the piston and bearing cap assembly out of the housing to locate the ball guide retainer IMPORTANT It may be necessary to rotate the piston to locate the ball guide retainer The ball guide retainer must be held in place when sliding the piston out of the housing Re circulating balls can be lost if the retainer is not held in place C O M M O N p R O C E D U R E S 11 With the piston in the housing and the ball guide retainer visible screw a 8 x 1 5 sheet metal screw into the hole in the ball guide retainer Do not crack the ball guide retainer during this operation 12 Using a pair of pliers on the head of the screw carefully pry the ball guide retainer out of the piston 13 Remove the ball return tubes from the piston Take care not to lose any of the re circulating balls when removing the ball return tubes 14 Carefully turn the shaft to remove the re circulating balls from the piston All M Series steering gears will have 24 balls Verify that all balls are removed before removing the valve shaft from the piston 15 Remove the
21. the master gear assisting in the power steering operation of the system Hydraulic relief plungers are not used in the slave gear Master gear relief plungers will relieve hydraulic pressure for both gears when properly adjusted There are three dual system configurations common with the Sheppard M Series steering gears M Series Cooling Slave M Series Standard Slave and 92 series slave gears Operation of the slave is consistent no matter which slave configuration you are working with Dual systems can be plumbed one of two ways depending on slave gear configuration Typical plumbing configurations are M Series Cooling Slave Cooling slaves have a low pressure return port cast along the length of the slave gear housing Return oil from the master gear is routed through this port and back to the reservoir The additional line provides a cooling effect as well as using the slave gear as a heat sink 92 Series Slave Gear Return oil is routed from the return side of the master gear through the sector shaft bore of the 92 series slave then back to the reservoir The additional line provides a cooling effect as well as using the slave gear as a heat sink Refer to page 63 for diagram M series Standard Slave Requires only the cross over pressure lines between the master gear and the slave steering gear No additional line is required in the plumbing of the standard slave dual system Refer to page 62 for diagram NOTE The Sheppard M Series steeri
22. the threads and will require approximately 15 to 20 inch pounds of torque to overcome the patch lock THE FLANGE MUST CONTACT THE SPRING PIN STEERING GEAR DAMAGE OR A LEAK CAN RESULT 8 With the flange against the spring pin use the center punch to stake the threads of the plunger body Take care to not bend the plunger when staking the threads USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN STAKING THE THREADS OF THE PLUNGER BODY HITTING THE THREADS TOO HARD WILL BEND THE PLUNGER AND CAUSE STEERING FAILURE 9 Install the cylinder head onto the steering gear taking care to align the marks from disassembly Torque the attaching bolts to specification Install the plastic cap over the plunger boss 10 Fill the reservoir with an approved fluid Start the engine Check and correct the fluid level and check for leaks 11 Set the auto plungers following the procedure in this manual Lower the hood or cab following the procedures in the vehicle manufacturer s service manual Bearing Cap of Input End Auto Repair 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry surface preferably concrete Set the parking brake and block the wheels Tilt the hood or raise the cab following the procedures outlined in the vehicle manufacturer s service manual Identify the steering gear as being equipped with auto plungers if you have a question on identifying the steering gear contact the Field Service Department of the R H Sheppard Co at 1 800 274 7437 Place a
23. 39 Sockets amp ratchet Large Snap Ring Pliers Seal Driver Procedure 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry surface Set the parking brake and chock the wheels Tilt the hood or cab to gain access to the steering gear 2 Remove the pitman arm following the procedures in the Pitman Arm Removal Section of this manual 3 Remove the rubber boot from the sector shaft and discard Snap Ring covers may be equipped with a protective cap Pry the cap out of the bore at this time 4 There are three variations of sector shaft covers Use appropriate procedures for removal of the cover you are working with You will need either the snap ring pliers socket and ratchet or Allen drive sockets to remove the particular attachment method you are working with IMPORTANT You will need to remove the factory installed silicone protectant from the snap ring and carefully clean the cover area before disassembly when working with snap ring covers eRe pp eats ra Ld i i Et Py ia r 1 F an i T P C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S 5 Clean the shaft and remove the sector shaft cover It may be necessary to crank the engine to force the cover out of the housing DO NOT TURN THE WHEEL DURING THIS PROCEDURE CIRCULATING OIL WILL FORCE THE COVER OUT TURNING THE WHEEL WILL CAUSE A PRESSURE INCREASE AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT NOTE A slide hammer may be used to remove the sector shaft if necessary
24. 6 8 1 18 9 18 9 1 23 1 OUTPUT SHAFT DIAMETER 1 75 IN 2 0 IN 2 0 IN 2 25 IN O2 A00LTOMr WCODA V N HNO2ZHS gt O Before any steering gear repairs are made complete the entire troubleshooting checklist provided in this manual Many times steering gears are removed or replaced needlessly Remember once the steering gear is removed there is only one thing that can be determined its weight If you have completed the troubleshooting checklist and are unsure of your diagnosis contact your Vehicle Manufacture representative or the Field Service Department of the R H Sheppard Co Inc at 800 274 7437 7 10 1 bd 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 pd 22 23 24 2d 26 Rotary Valve Internal valve in the bearing cap of the steering gear It is actuated by the steering wheel through the yoke connection of the steering column Back Pressure Circulating pressure of the steering system Base Mounted Gear The steering gear is mounted to the frame rail or bracket utilizing the eight mounting holes opposite the sector shaft cover Bearing Cap End cap of the steering gear that houses the actuating shaft and valve Bearing Cap Cover Small cover on the end of the bearing cap of the steering gear The bearing cap cover houses the input shaft oil and salt seal Bleeder Screw 1 8 allen screw located in the sector shaft bore of the steering ge
25. 9 for the right turn Set Automatic Plungers Automatic plungers are set at the factory and do not need to be set unless tire size is changed or wheel cut is extended It is recommended that the setting of automatic plungers be checked at pre delivery Do not adjust or set Auto Plungers unless axle gap is wrong or tire size is changed All Sheppard Auto Plunger equipped steering gears are manufactured with the auto plungers set for minimum wheel cut Once set following this procedure no other adjustment or setting is required TOOLS REQUIRED Hydraulic Jack PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a solid surface Set the parking brake chock the wheels and tilt the hood or cab to access the front tires 2 Verify that your steering gear has auto plungers Steering gears with auto plungers will have the word AUTO cast into the housing as shown Plastic caps on the plunger hole is a secondary means of verification C O M M O N p R O C E D U R E S 3 Raise the front wheels until the tires clear the surface Make sure axle stops are set to manufacturers specifications 4 Start the engine and turn the wheel to a full lock in both directions Contacting the axle stop with the wheels off the ground will set the auto plunger to the correct position NOTE As you reach the end of travel you will feel the piston contact the plunger Continue turning until you reach the axle stop bolt 5 Return the wheels to straight ahe
26. AY SOME STEERING PUMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL RELIEF VALVES CLOSE THE SHUTOFF VALVE SLOW LY AND WATCH THE PRESSURE IF SYSTEM PRESSURE GOES ABOVE 2500 PSI DO NOT CONTINUE TO CLOSE THE SHUTOFF VALVE PUMP DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT ve Flow Test Measure oil flow under the following conditions Record your findings on the Trouble Shooting Checklist Flow at idle with back pressure only Flow at idle under a 1500 PSI load applied with the shutoff valve Flow at full governed RPM with back pressure only Flow at full governed RPM under a 1500 PSI load applied with the shutoff valve 8 Aerated Oil Visually check for air mixed with the oil in the steering system The oil should be clear Any signs of frothing indicates air in the system and steering performance will be affected Carefully check for leakage on the suction side of the steering pump Drain refill and bleed the system Follow the procedure for setting relief plungers in the Common Procedures section of this manual Before any steering gear repairs are made complete the hydraulic supply evaluation and make any repairs Many times steering gears have been repaired or replaced needlessly because a hydraulic supply system evaluation had not been made Additional references to pressure and flow testing will be made in the diagnosis charts in the General Diagnosis section of this manual 9 Dry park Pressure and Input Effort Measure and record the pr
27. SHEPPARD Quality Engineered Products Unlimited Capabilities We provide personal customer support through training and education programs a telephone hotline and technical field assistance as well as one of the best warranty programs in the business Peter H Sheppard President Part 1000400 REV A nde SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE I SAFETY NOTICE sscocsinsiesa secesdecnspesumnciisinswancesipsdensessstiasontsauenndseruntacedecaspcentean 2 MA OAC EL OA tt eeegpe cs cireapte cs E E 3 TO ast veceied E E E EA S 5 Gear Identification s ics cpicereasacesnccetanncasaseuteaseckaastoneseaciinsveessdnetpiduedesdoapeasatssacseas 6 Exploded View of Steering Gal soscacpesscsancastd canoiucexescunneettdocstvnadledewddeantetneaess 7 Service Parts Kits LUDMCAMIOM cccisinsecosscuacrcetsazocerseinadusebetsitinncestsdicucesesiantvent 8 II DIAGNOSIS amp TROUBLESHOOTING cc cccccscesesseesseenseeeseesseeeees 9 ROSS A seacoast tanst at te secs acetate E E 14 Troubleshooting Guide ccisscadssscdesessasvancaVezgorsindesseninionsseesndtayedscostenesnbaacesies 15 18 Il COMMON PROCEDURES rince a E EE S 19 Preyentive Mamenang sisser nae han eced maseaselaciacomusetdendsanseeasioiedarseabecserba ee 20 Input Shaft Seal RC aC CIC Ms stiasoncdoseecntscendidabieacdeventestacsrehuenansunidioonecbsieade 22 Sector Shaft Seal Replacement siszccscesesssncnsasvaiaionsnadeceldvaeetessucedesstapstenadensdeszas 30 Bleeding Single Gea
28. ad Lower the vehicle 6 Shut off the engine Lower the hood or cab and remove the wheel chocks Adjust Automatic Plungers Auto Plungers require NO ADJUSTMENT unless tire size is changed or wheel cut is reduced Do not adjust auto plungers unless you are in one of these conditions TOOLS REQUIRED 1 4 Punch Ball Peen Hammer DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER TO ADJUST AUTO PLUNGERS PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a solid surface Set the parking brake chock the wheels and tilt the hood or cab to access the front tires 2 Verify that your steering gear has auto plungers Steering gears with auto plungers will have the word AUTO cast into the housing as shown Plastic caps on the plunger hole is a secondary means of verification 3 Remove the plastic caps from both plunger holes Carefully insert the 1 4 plunger into the plunger hole and drive the auto plunger in until it bottoms in the bore Repeat this procedure for both ends of the steering gear Replace the plastic caps i lime Med oo i 4 14 2000 TAKE CARE WHEN USING THE PUNCH TO INSURE PLUNGER BORE IS NOT DAMAGED A LEAK CAN OCCUR IF THE BORE IS DAMAGED DURING THIS PROCEDURE IMPORTANT Make sure there are no sharp edges on your punch that could damage the bore 4 Set the Auto Plunger following the Set Automatic Relief Plungers section of this manual Auto Plunger Repair Procedure Under normal use the Sheppard Auto Pl
29. ap the plunger body to remove it from the spring pin Use of a 1 8 pin punch is recommended 7 Coat the O ring of the plunger assembly with a light coat of grease and install the plunger body through the spring pin IMPORTANT Check the plunger bore for nicks or gouges before installing the plunger assembly Take care not to introduce dirt or contaminants in the plunger bore when reassembling C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S 8 Use the screwdriver bit and ratchet to hold the plunger body Screw the flange onto the plunger body using the 10mm open end wrench until the flange contacts the spring pin NOTE The plunger body has patch lock on the threads and will require approximately 15 20 inch pounds of torque to overcome the patch lock THE FLANGE MUST CONTACT THE SPRING PIN STEERING GEAR DAMAGE OR A LEAK CAN RESULT ea a s 9 With the flange against the spring pin use the center punch to stake the threads of the plunger body Take care to not bend the plunger when staking the threads USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN STAKING THE THREADS OF THE PLUNGER BODY HITTING THE THREADS TOO HARD WILL BEND ThE PLUNGER AND CAUSE STEERING FAILURE 10 Remove the block and install the bearing cap assembly onto the housing taking care to align the reassembly marks made earlier Install the plug in the plunger hole Torque the attaching bolts to specifications 11 Install the universal joint onto the steering
30. ar Cavitation Bubbles that form in the oil which keep the pump from supplying pressure and volume Contamination Dirt or other foreign material in a fluid Cylinder Bore Long bore of the steering gear where the steering gear piston is housed Cylinder Head The end cap of the steering gear bolted on the housing opposite the actuating shaft end of the gear Displacement The volume of fluid that can pass through a pump or cylinder in a single revolution or stroke Feedback A transfer energy from the output of a device to it s input Fluid Flow The stream or movement of a fluid or the rate of it s movement Piston Is found in the cylinder bore Changes the hydraulic force to mechanical force in the steering gear Plunger Relief valves in the steering gear to limit steering gear piston travel Plungers are adjustable and can can be either manual or automatic adjusting Pressure Relief Valve Optional pressure relief valve integral to the steering gear to limit system operating pressure Identified by a large hex nut on the side of the bearing cap Pump A device that converts mechanical force and motion into hydraulic fluid power Rack Teeth The area on the piston that engages the sector shaft teeth Recirculation Ball Thread The area of the rotary valve on which the 24 steel balls travel Relief Valve A pressure control valve used to limit system pressure Sector Shaft The shaft the pitman arm is attached t
31. arm onto the sector shaft taking care to align the timing marks 2 Install the pitman arm retainer into the sector shaft Take care to align the tabs in the notches of the arm Coat the threads of the retainer with Anti Seize compound A Coating of Anti Seize should be applied to both sides of the friction washer if a new retainer is being used IMPORTANT Take note of the torque value on the face of the retainer Always torque the retainer to the specified value M100 350 Foot Founds M110 550 Foot Pounds M80 225 Foot Pounds 3 Torque the retainer to the specified value using the appropriate size Allen drive bit 4 Continue torquing the retainer past the specified value until two of the notches in the retainer align with the tabs of the washer DANGER DO NOT BACK OFF THE TORQUE VALUE TO ALIGN THE TABS A LOOSE PITMAN ARM OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT 5 Use the punch and hammer to bend the restraining tabs of the washer into the notches of the retainer Apply torque putty to the tabs for future reference ONCE THE RETAINER IS TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND LOCKED IN PLACE DO NOT RE TORQUE THE RETAINER CONSTANT TORQUING OF THE RETAINER CAN CAUSE A LOOSE PITMAN ARM OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL M110P2 Input Shaft Seal Replacement Remove the steering gear and disassemble per the instructions for disassembly in this manual TOOLS REQUIRED Assorted Sockets Sharp Chisel Ha
32. at the sector shaft with bolt on case Sector shaft seals for all M100 steering gears with a push on dust boot at the sector shaft and a snap ring cover Sector shaft seals for all M100 steering gears with a pressed in excluder seal at the sector shaft and a snap ring cover Lubrication Steering Gears FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS The lubricant used in the power steering system lubricates moving parts and removes heat Too much heat reduces efficiency and increases wear Itis important to use the lubricant specified by the Vehicle Manufacturer and approved by the R H Sheppard Co Inc R H Sheppard Co Inc approves the use of the following fluids in the M Series steering gear R H Sheppard Company Approved Fluids for Power Steering Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid Type E or F Castrol Supreme XHD 15W40 Castrol MP Dexron II Mercon Castrol TransSynd Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade 15W40 Chevron Dexron III Mercon Chevron RPM Heavy Duty Motor Oils 15W40 Chevron 10W40 Supreme Cummins Premium Blue 2000 15W40 ELF Lubricants XT2388 Dexron III Exxon Auto H32 Hydraulic Fluid O he Exxon Firexx HF DU68 Shell Tellus T46 Oil Fleetrite PSF CH990625 Ford Spec M2C138CJ Mack EOM Plus Mobil 1 OW30 Tri Synthetic Mobil 1 15W50 Motor Oil Mobil ATF 210 Mobil Quintolubric 822 220 Mobil Super 10W40 Motor Oil Mobil Super 15W40 Motor Oil Shell Rimula Premium 15W40 Shell Rotella T30W
33. bearing cap and shaft assembly from the piston Place the bearing cap and shaft assembly on a clean work surface If equipped with manual plungers remove the plunger at this time Follow the Auto Plunger Repair procedure in the Common Procedures section for Auto Plunger equipped steering gears IMPORTANT Do not force the shaft The shaft will slide freely from the piston if all 24 balls are removed Do Not Disassemble the bearing cap and shaft assembly There are no ser viceable parts in this assembly Only the input shaft seal is serviceable Refer to Input Shaft Seal Replacement in Common Procedures section 16 Carefully slide the piston out of the housing Piston to housing clearance is very tight Do not force the piston to remove it Place the piston on a clean work surface Remove the Teflon piston ring and energizing O ring from the piston 17 Remove the seal ring and tetra seal from the bearing cap and shaft assembly IMPORTANT Do not dissaemble the bearing cap and shaft assembly 18 Remove the cylinder head from the housing Remove the seal ring and tetra seal and discard If equipped with manual plungers remove the plunger at this time Follow the Auto Plunger Repair procedure in the Common Procedures section for Auto Plunger equipped steering gears 19 Remove the sector shaft oil seal from the housing 20 Disassembly of the steering gear is complete IMPORTANT Do not dissaemble the bearing cap
34. dSs G10S LON GV3H HSGNNAO Z A13LYHYYd3S dOS LON 9NISNOH 1 ISI SLYVd SOIAWSS SEAL KS M100 COMPLETE SEAL KITS Sheppard Part No 5543211 Sheppard Part No 5542331 Sheppard Part No 5543481 Sheppard Part No 5543491 Complete seal kit for all M100 steering gears with push on dust boot on sector shaft Complete seal kit for all M100 steering gears with a pressed in excluder seal on the sector shaft Complete seal kit for all M100 steering gears with a snap ring cover and a push on dust boot at the sector shaft Complete seal kit for all M100 steering gears with a snap ring cover and a pressed in excluder seal on the sector shaft M90 COMPLETE SEAL KIT Sheppard Part No M80 COMPLETE SEAL KITS Sheppard Part No 5543461 M110 COMPLETE SEAL KITS Sheppard Part No 5541411 Sheppard Part No 5542621 M SERIES INPUT SHAFT SEAL KITS Sheppard Part No 5542261 Sheppard Part No 5541351B M100 SECTOR SHAFT SEAL KITS Sheppard Part No 5542271 Sheppard Part No 5543601 Sheppard Part No 5543591 5543551 Complete seal kit for all M90 steering gears Complete seal kit for all M80 steering gears Complete seal kit for all M110P2 steering gears Complete seal kit for all M110P1 steering gears Input shaft seals for all M Series gears built from June 1991 to present Input shaft seals for all M Series gears built prior to June 1991 Sector shaft seals for all M100 steering gears with a pressed in excluder seal
35. e thermometer placed in the reservoir will show system temperature Pictured below is the Sheppard Heavy Duty Power Steering Test Kit Part 5517641 This is an excellent tool for troubleshooting power steering systems and can be ordered using the form in the Miscellaneous section of this manual This tester is a self contained direct reading device to check system flow pressure or both at the same time It can detect worn components check flow and pressure control settings or monitor overall system performance LOW COST EASY TO USE Only one hose connection is broken either at the pump output or at the pressure input to the power steering gear housing OIL UNDER Installs between pump and steering gear PRESSURE Shutoff valve isolates pump from gear CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN Pressure and flow can be read at the same time 0 3000 P S I pressure gauge 1 10 G P M flow meter Complete with hoses amp standard swivel fitting CAUSING SEVERE INJURY NEVER USE YOUR HANDS TO CHECK FOR LEAKS Using a pressure and flow test kit proceed with the evaluation of the hydraulic system Record your findings on the trouble shooting checklist O2 S400LOMrwWCODA V V V0O0ZQP UJ NOTE All tests must be performed with the vehicle parked on a clean dry solid surface with the engine running and the full weight of the vehicle on the front wheels l Connect the pressure and flow tester in series with the pressure line of t
36. ecommended interval for power steering fluid and filter change is once a year TOOLS REQUIRED Drain pan Shop towels 10 adjustable wrench Hydraulic jack of a suitable size Screwdriver FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S PROCEDURES FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING CLEAN UP ALL OIL SPILLS TO AVOID SLIPS AND FALLS PARTS REQUIRED Specified steering fluid Specified filter NEVER USE OLD OR USED SEALS COTTER PINS RETAINERS OR CRITICAL FASTENERS ALWAYS BUY A NEW SEAL KIT USE ONLY MANUFACTURER APPROVED REPLACEMENT ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual R H Sheppard Co Inc Maintenance and Troubleshooting Video PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry solid surface Set the parking brake block the rear wheels and place the transmission in neutral 2 Raise the front end of the vehicle until the tires have cleared the surface using the hydraulic jack 3 Tilt the hood or raise the cab using the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 4 Place the drain pan under the steering gear to catch the fluid 5 Remove the pressure and return lines from the steering gear to drain fluid 6 Wipe off the area around the reservoir cap with a clean towel Remove the bolt from canister type reservoirs Remove the cover 7 Remove the filter from the canister and discard If a spin on filter is used remove the filter using the fi
37. ed 10 Press the salt seal into the bearing cap until it is flush with the face of the cap Coat both seals with clean grease before installing the rotary valve shaft 11 Tape the input shaft splines to prevent seal damage Place the outer thrust assembly on the rotary valve The thrust bearing will go toward the valve the thrust washer will ride on the bearing cap surface NOTE Apply a light coat of clean grease to the thrust assembly to hold it in place during assembly 12 Carefully install the rotary valve shaft into the bearing cap Do not damage the input shaft oil seal when installing the valve assembly Do not turn the shaft during installation Remove the tape from the splines 13 Install the inner thrust assembly onto the rotary valve shaft The thrust bearing will ride on the face of the valve and the thrust washer will ride against the shaft retaining nut 14 Install the shaft retaining nut until it contacts the thrust assembly Tighten the shaft retaining nut to pre load the thrust assembly When properly set the shaft will turn freely without end play NOTE Valve pre load can be measured by turning the input shaft with an inch pound torque wrench When properly set the radial drag will not exceed 25 inch pounds C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S 15 Install the locking nut over the shaft retaining nut Using a spanner wrench tighten the locking nut until two tangs align with the oil flow
38. ench minimum Screw driver 1 Socket amp short extension 1 2 drive Small hammer FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S PROCEDURES FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING PARTS REQUIRED 5542261 Input Shaft Seal Kit Specified fluid NEVER USE OLD OR USED SEALS COTTER PINS RETAINERS OR CRITICAL FASTENERS ALWAYS BUY A NEW SEAL KIT USE ONLY MANUFACTURER APPROVED REPLACEMENT PARTS ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual R H Sheppard Co Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Video Optional PROCEDURE Disassembly NOTE Removal of the power steering gear is not necessary to complete this repair 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry solid surface preferably concrete Set the parking brake and block the wheels Place the transmission in neutral Tilt the hood or cab using the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual Loosen and remove the pinch bolt on the lower end yoke of the steering shaft AYN Remove the lower yoke from the steering gear input shaft If necessary secure the shaft so it will not be in the way IMPORTANT Do not pull the slip shaft out of the steering shaft This would require rephasing at time of installation 5 Place the drain pan under the power steering gear Draining the system is not necessary but some fluid will be lost Make sure the cap you are working on has a rubber lip seal before attempting
39. ent gear sizes may be used together but the bleeding procedure is the same TOOLS REQUIRED Hammer 1 8 Allen wrench Ball stud removal tool Hydraulic jack appropriate size 0 200 ft lb Torque wrench 1 2 drive Socket and ratchet for drag link nut 1 2 drive FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S PROCEDURES FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING PARTS REQUIRED Cotter pins Specified fluid C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S NEVER USE OLD OR USED SEALS COTTER PINS RETAINERS OR CRITICAL FASTENERS ALWAYS BUY A NEW SEAL KIT USE ONLY MANUFACTURER APPROVED REPLACEMENT PARTS ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual R H Sheppard Co Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Video Optional PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry solid surface preferably concrete Set the parking brake and block the wheels Place the transmission in neutral 2 Jack the vehicle up until the front wheels have cleared the surface 3 Tilt the hood or cab using the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 4 Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the full mark on the dipstick IMPORTANT Do not allow the reservoir to empty during this procedure pump damage or further aeration can result 5 Remove the drag links from the pitman arms of the master and slave gears using the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer
40. es Air leak in suction side of supply pump Pump cavitating Oil overheating Faulty seal at pump drive shaft Faulty seal at accessory shaft driving supply pump Operating temperatures too high Change intervals too long Incorrect lubricant used Oil flow restriction Oil flow too high Remedy Replace sector shaft seal and sector shaft if necessary Replace actuating shaft seal Replace oil seal Check operating temperature Repair pump per pump service instruction Clean vent system or replace cap assembly Flush System Change oil and oil filter Change more often Bleed air from system Check for air leak on suction side of supply pump Adjust relief plungers See Common Procedures Refer to pump servicing instructions Check for restriction in pump supply Check for restriction in steering gear return Repair pump Repair accessory drive Check and correct cause of overheating Change oil more often Drain flush and refill with recommended fluid Check back pressure Check maximum oil flow O2 AQ00OLTOMr wWCODA V N HNO2ZH5 gt O No power steering on cold starting Excessive pump pressure with steering gear in neutral position Wheel cuts restricted Erratic steering or mechanical steering only Hard Steering Wheel turns hard in one or both directions Wheel turns hard in one direction No attempt to return to straight ahead from turns may also be hard stee
41. essure required to steer the vehicle from full left to full right while parked Input effort is measured at the steering wheel retaining nut Use a dial type inch pound torque wrench to check static steering input effort Normal Input effort will be less than 100 inch pounds OIL FLOW AND PRESSURE RECOMMENDATIONS The Sheppard M Series power steering gears are designed to operate at a maximum pressure of 2175 PSI Each vehicle Manufacturer specifies the maximum operating pressure at which their various steering installations are to be operated Always refer to your Vehicle Manufacturer s specifications for the correct pump relief settings for the vehi cle you are working on DO NOT INCREASE THE MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE WITHOUT CONSULTING THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER SERIOUS DAMAGES MAY OCCUR Oil flow and pressure for the Sheppard M Series steering gears are outlined below by model number Refer to the gear identification section of this manual to determine the model of steering gear you are working on Oil flow requirements remain the same for all similar models and do not change from installation to installation Follow the Vehicle Manufacturer s recommendation M SERIES STEERING GEARS RATED PRESSURE 2175 PSI 2175 PSI 2175 PSI 2175 PSI MIN PUMP FLOW SINGLE 2 1 GPM 2 5 GPM 3 0 GPM 3 5 GPM PUMP FLOW RANGE SINGLE 2 5 6 0 GPM 2 5 6 0 GPM 3 0 6 0 GPM 3 5 6 0GPM PUMP FLOW RANGE DUAL SYSTEM N A 4 6 6 0 GPM 5 1 6 0 GPM 5 6 6 0 GPM RATIO 1
42. full right several more times 15 Locate the bleeder screw in the master gear located in the plug on the sector shaft bore 16 Using the allen wrench open the bleeder screw until non aerated fluid flows from the bleed screw NOTE Do not turn the steering wheel with the bleeder open 17 18 19 20 2N Repeat the procedure on the slave gear if an M Series slave is used Check and correct fluid level Shut the vehicle off Lower the the hood or cab following the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual Lower the vehicle until the tires contact the surface and remove the jack C O M M O N p R O C E D U R E S Axle Stop Adjustment Axle stop adjustment should be checked during pre delivery Axle stop positioning will determine the maximum wheel cut available for your truck and can be adjusted using the adjustable bolt and lock nut on each spindle The following procedure is a guide Refer to the OEM specifications for specific wheel cuts for your vehicle TOOLS REQUIRED Hydraulic Jack Wrenches to fit Stop Bolts PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a solid surface Set the parking brake chock the wheels and tilt the hood or cab to access the front tires 2 Raise the front of the vehicle until the tires clear the surface 3 Turn the wheels to a full right turn Note the position of the tire relative to the steering gear or drag link Adjust the stop bolt on the right s
43. he pump Make a copy of the trouble shooting test sheet 2 Start the engine and check system oil level Make sure the oil is flowing in the proper direction as indicated by the arrow on the flow meter J Place a thermometer in the reservoir 4 Run the engine at idle speed Slowly close the shut off valve until you have a pressure reading of 1000 PSI Maintain this pressure until system temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit Open the shutoff valve all the way when the temperature is 180 degrees 5 Check System Backpressure Normal system back pressure will be between 0 and 100 PSI with the engine idling and the steering wheel stationary Dual systems will normally read slightly higher Back pressure should be checked at normal operating temperature 6 Pump Maximum Relief Pressure With the engine running at specified idle speed slowly turn the shutoff valve until it is closed and read the pressure at which the pressure relief valve opens Open the shutoff valve as quickly as possible to avoid heat build up or possible damage to the steering pump This pressure reading should equal the maximum pump pressure specified by the vehicle manufacturer Check specifications A BAD PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE MAY NOT RELIEVE PUMP PRESSURE CLOSING THE SHUTOFF VALVE MAY CAUSE SEVERE PUMP DAMAGE OR HIGH PRESSURE HOSES TO RUPTURE WATCH THE PRESSURE GAUGE CLOSELY IF PRESSURE RISES RAPIDLY OR GOES ABOVE 2500 PSI STOP DO NOT CLOSE THE VALVE ALL THE W
44. he vehicle on the steer tires start the truck and turn the wheels to a full left turn P R Ds With the wheels turned full left locate the bleeder screw above the pitman arm O C 3 Using a 1 8 Allen wrench open the bleed screw 2 3 turns E D 4 With the bleed screw open turn the wheels to a full right turn U R 5 Close the bleed screw when a full right turn is achieved 5 IMPORTANT Turning the wheels to a full right turn with the bleed screw open will force air from the system under pressure DO NOT steer the truck to the left with the bleed screw open as this will introduce additional air into the system 6 Repeat this procedure 2 3 times until all air is removed from the system f 5 fe 7 N Sector Shaft Bore O w Piston Bore Manual Plunger Adjustment Relief plunger adjustment should be checked during pre delivery Any time tire size or steering gears are changed relief plunger adjustment will be necessary A relief plunger is located in each end cap of the steering gear One for right turn one for left turn TOOLS REQUIRED Small blade screwdriver FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S PROCEDURES FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual R H Sheppard Co Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Video Optional PROCEDURE NOTE Never attempt to adjust relief plungers until the axle stops are set fo
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46. ing remains the same throughout the 360 degree rotation of the steering wheel Common Procedures This section of the service manual covers repairs that do not require removal of the power steering gear Before you attempt repairs read the procedure and make sure you have all the parts tools and information needed to finish the job Always refer to the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual and any service bulletins covering the vehicle you are working on Read all the safety warnings These warnings have information critical to the safe operation of the steering gear and the vehicle Additionally you will find notes cautions and items marked Important These items give information to ensure that you are following proper procedures They are designed to keep repair times to a minimum and assure a quality repair C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S If problems arise during repair or you are unsure of a procedure call the Field Service Department of the R H Sheppard Co at 717 633 4111 for assistance REPAIRS TO HEAVY DUTY POWER STEERING SYSTEMS MUST BE MADE BY HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING ACCIDENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY Preventive Maintenance Power steering fluid and filter change is necessary to keep the system clean The use of high quality fluids and filters will insure removal of contaminants and dissipate heat The r
47. le with all prior seals 2 Install the protective washer if equipped into the bearing cap cover using an arbor press and suitable size seal driver Install a new o ring on the bearing cap cover 3 Press the salt seal into the cover until it is flush with the face of the cover There is a choice of two salt seals for the M series gear Select the proper salt seal for your cover and press it into the cover until it is flush with face of the cover NOTE Tape the input shaft splines before installing the cover to prevent seal damage 4 Install the bearing cap cover onto the steering gear and torque the attaching bolts to specification Install the rubber boot over the input shaft Insure the boot is below the spine and contacts the cover when installed 5 Remove the tape from the splines and install the u joint following the vehicle manufacturer s instructions 6 Check and correct the fluid level in the power steering reservoir 7 Start the vehicle and check for leaks Remove the drain pan and lower the hood or cab following vehicle manufacturer s guidelines Sector Shaft Seal Replacement Do Not Remove the Steering Gear for This procedure Partial disassembly of the steering gear is required to replace the sector shaft seals Take care to time the sector shaft if it is replaced Tools Required Drain Pan Hammer Punch Appropriate Size Allen Drive socket Sheppard Pitman Arm Puller Kent Moore ZTSE 44
48. llowing Vehicle Manufacturer s Specifications 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry solid surface preferably concrete Set the parking brake and block the wheels 2 Place the transmission in neutral and start the engine 3 Allow the engine to operate at idle speed NOTE It is always best to have 2 people when setting plungers 1 to steer the vehicle and 1 to set and check adjustments 4 Locate the plungers 5 Determine which plunger is used to adjust right and left turns based on direction of pitman arm travel 6 Turn the steering wheel to a full left turn and check the clearance If the clearance is not 1 8 plunger adjustment will be necessary IF THE STOP BOLT HITS THE AXLE UNDER PRESSURE RELEASE THE WHEEL IMMEDIATELY DAMAGE TO STEERING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT 7 Return the front tires to the straight ahead position and release the steering wheel Using the screwdriver adjust the plunger for left turn Turning the plunger in will increase the clearance between the stop bolt and the axle while turning the plunger out will decrease the clearance Do not adjust the plunger with pressure on the steering wheel Seal damage can result NEVER ADJUST THE PLUNGER BEYOND FLUSH WITH THE END CAP LEAKAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT 8 Turn the steering wheel to a full left turn Check the 1 8 clearance 9 If further adjustment is required repeat steps 7 amp 8 until the 1 8 clearance is achieved 10 Repeat steps 6 thru
49. ls are visible in the rearward hole of the ball guide cavity NOTE Approximately 16 balls will have been installed when they become visible in the rearward hole of the ball guide cavity Do not back off the shaft during ball installation Binding or shaft damage can result 10 Hold the shaft assembly stationary and install both halves of the ball return tube Continue feeding the balls through the access hole in the ball return tubes until 24 balls have been installed NOTE Twenty four balls must be installed for proper operation 11 Replace the O ring on the ball guide retainer and install the ball guide retainer over the ball return tubes IMPORTANT When properly installed the ball guide retainer will be flush with the contour of the piston 12 Slide the piston into the housing until the ball guide retainer is secured by the housing Locate the rack gear of the piston with the opening in the housing at this point 13 Slide the piston into the housing until the rack gear 1s centered in the sector shaft bore of the housing Locate the timing marks on the piston rack for reference TAKE CARE WHEN INSTALLING THE PISTON INTO THE HOUSING DO NOT PINCH OR TEAR THE PISTON RING DURING INSTALLATION 14 Align the marks on the bearing cap with the marks on the housing Install the four attaching bolts in the bearing cap assembly and torque to specifications IMPORTANT Some M Series steering gears use differen
50. lt 18 Shut the vehicle off Remove the drain pan lower the vehicle until the tires contact the surface and remove the jack 19 Lower the cab or hood using the procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Manual C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S DO NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS BY HAND HYDRAULIC OIL UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN AND CAUSE SEVERE INJURY NOTE A note on mixing oils and additives Chemicals tend to react with one another Some interactions are of no consequence Others are beneficial while still others may cause some degradation in the service capability Itis not recommended to mix products which are intended for different service applications for instance a transmission and a gear oil Since the original lubricant manufacturer puts a lot of time and expense into ensuring that their oil will meet the required qualifications it is not a good idea to introduce additional chemical which may upset the delicate and critical balance originally obtained This means that supplemental additives are not needed and normally are not desired in a fully compounded and qualified lubricant Input Shaft Seal Replacement Current Production after July 1991 IMPORTANT Do not remove the steering gear for this repair TOOLS REQUIRED Appropriate size sockets and drivers to remove U Joint pinch bolt and bearing cap mounting bolts Drain pan 5 8 amp 11 16 combination wrenches 0 150 ft lb torque wr
51. lter wrench and discard IMPORTANT Discard only the filter element The other parts may be used to retain the filter in the reservoir assembly 8 Wipe the inside of the reservoir canister clean with a clean shop towel 9 With the hoses disconnected slowly turn the steering wheel from full left to full right three or more times to purge oil from the steering gear Make sure the drain pan will catch the oil from the steering gear 10 Attach the pressure and return lines to the steering gear and tighten 11 Install a new filter element in the reservoir Follow the directions on the filter element and refer to the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 12 Clean the reservoir cap with an approved solvent Remove the old gasket from the cap and replace it with a new gasket For vehicles with a spin on filter element replace the filter with using procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual 13 Fill the reservoir with new steering fluid to within 1 of the top of the reservoir canister Install the reservoir cover and tighten the bolt to the Vehicle Manufacturer s specification 14 Start the vehicle and allow it to idle 15 Check the fluid level and fill as needed 16 Steer the vehicle from full left to full right several times and check the fluid level again Add fluid as needed 17 Visually check all fittings and hoses for external leaks Do not allow the reservoir to empty during start up Pump damage may resu
52. mmer Small Bladed Screwdriver Bench Vise PROCEDURE 1 Clamp the bearing cap and shaft assembly in the vise with the ball thread facing up Remove the relief plunger using the screwdriver omuCcCuUmMoOONV 2ZO 00 2 Use the chisel and hammer to split the star nut at the grooves of the adjusting nut Remove and discard the Star nut NOTE Use care when splitting the star nut to avoid damaging the adjusting nut 3 Using a spanner wrench remove the shaft retaining nut from the bearing cap 4 Carefully remove the valve shaft from the bearing cap Do not turn the shaft during removal as seal damage could result IMPORTANT Do not remove the rotary valve seals 5 Remove the inner thrust assembly from the valve shaft Note the order of the thrust assembly for reassembly 6 Remove the outer thrust assembly from the bearing cap bore Note the order of assembly for reassembly IMPORTANT Do not remove the rotary valve seals 7 Place the bearing cap on a clean work surface Remove the outer salt seal 8 Using an appropriate size seal driver push the oil seal out of the bearing cap 9 Using an appropriate size seal driver install the oil seal from the inside Use of an arbor press is recommended A light coat of lubrication should be applied to the out side diameter of the oil seal The lip of the seal should face the inside of the bearing cap The garter spring of the seal will be visible when properly install
53. ng gear Replace steering gear Replace pitman arm and sector shaft Repair or replace damaged parts Symptom Possible cause Remedy Worn universal joint Check and replace as required Lack of lubrication Lubricate per vehicle manufacturer s recommendations Universal joints not phased Re phase columns properly Low oil flow Idle speed too low Drive belts slipping Supply pump not to specifications Overload on front axle Verify front axle weight Do not exceed rating of front axle Pump cavitating Correct pump supply Overheating Correct cause of overheating NOTE Universal joints are designed to operate best when the angle between the drive and driven shaft 1S a maximum of 20 to 25 degrees Angles greater than this may upset steering performance IMPORTANT Actuating shaft thread wear generally comes from improper lubrication or excessive manual steering Manual steering results from low pump pressure or flow or an overloaded front axle To check phasing of the universal joints in the steering column use an inch pound graduated dial type torque wrench With a socket on the steering wheel retaining nut read the difference in the torque while steering from lock to lock Variation of more than 15 in lb means improper phasing Take the reading with the vehicle stationary and the engine running at idle Phasing can usually be corrected by rotating the two piece intermediate shaft one spline at a time until the torque read
54. ng gear belongs to Stamped letters and numbers on an exposed machined surface of the housing opposite the mounting side identifies the gear specification see gear P N chart below In the above example the complete identification is Model M 100PAD1A1 Cast number M 100 would refer to the M Series steering gear family GEAR P N CHART M 100 P H B1 ii ee a 4 KT kgs ee ee m Jia ee j ar a ae ae a i hia e n E die ate i f a I ov r SERIES GEAR REVISION LEVEL MODEL NUMBER ALPHABETICALLY POWER GEAR SIZE A serial number is also assigned to each steering gear and is interpreted below SERIAL NUMBER SYSTEM N nr a 14 2000 MO Sheppard Used Last Built Ref Two No s A Jan Only B Feb C Mar Ete REPRESENTS 00 YEAR BUILT 2000 THIS SERIAL NO IS 00C15914 C MONTH MARCH 15914 REF ONLY elt Al el OY eS ire thew pazia si Pe ae Titis oa Coe CFH Pew Jimi 1 17 S lY d 3D1ANRS ha nd nee boli ates yo ee aY fwONSa Img mo gymraeg w INI O23 Gu dd3HS H LAET IAIO WETE LM Nid 4303378 LIM HAONM1d dyo ONINVA E LIM HADNN 1d AYAH HSGNIMAD Y LIM WAS L4VHS HOLOAS 1 LIM YIS L4VHS LNdNI O NOILYOIddY Ad G10S WHY NYNLId 6 HANIVLSY WHY NVWLId 8 FOCIULYVO 437349 SuNSSaud D ATS LWYVdSs G10S LON AIGINSSSV NOLSId 1AVHS HOLOAS 9 ATS LVYVdSs G10S LON 43409 LAVHS HOLOAS MIANASSV LAVHS dVO ONIYVAE ATS LWYV
55. ng gear may also be used with an assist cylinder Refer to your truck manufacturer s service manual for operation bleeding and repair procedures for hydraulic assist cylinders IMPORTANT Bleeding of the dual system is critical whenever the oil has been changed the system has been opened to atmosphere or a steering gear has been replaced Follow the Dual System Bleed procedure in the Common Procedures section of this manual OsmMman lt n AZ wmMmMAnN r pcys Standard Slave System TEERING COLUMN Cooling Slave System D U A L S T E E R N G S Y S T E M S LINE FROM PUMP fe ae SA i RETURN LINE TO SECONDARY GEAR M Series Slave Gears Cooling Slave amp Standard Slave The Sheppard M Series slave gear is simple in operation and should not require disassembly for repair Sheppard M Series slave gears contain only two moving parts a power piston and a sector shaft Repairs can be completed if necessary by following the procedures in the disassembly amp reassembly sections of this manual Keep in mind that slave steering gears do not have input shafts or relief plungers should you have a need for disassembly Typical M Series Cooling Slave Gear Typical M Series Standard Slave Gear Typical 92 Series Slave Gear Disassembled Slave Steering Gear M Series Refer to Sheppard Service Manual 1000485 for 92 j 4 A A A i PY ri E Series Slave repairs A OLR r E E LAT on I
56. ngineered Products Unlimited Capabilities sh TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST Before proceeding with the following tests be sure to read the diagnosis and Troubleshooting section of this manual Check all mechanical and external conditions before hydraulic testing Date Servicing Dealer Location Customer Name Description of Steering Complaint Vehicle Model Mileage VIN Steering Gear Model Serial No Slave Gear Model if equipped Serial No Pump Manufacturer Front Axle Weight Hydraulic Tests Do not remove the steering gear Install a pressure and flow tester in series with the pressure line of the pump as out lined in the Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Section Record the following information Stabilized Oil Temperature System Backpressure Idle Backpressure Full RPM Maximum System Pressure Pump Relief Setting psi Flow Idle with Backpressure Only ccccccccssssrssssreceees GPM Flow Full Governed RPM Backpressure Only GPM Flow Idle With 1500psi Load Applied ccccceeees GPM Flow Full Governed RPM With 1500psi Load Applied GPM Static Steer Pressure Right Turn psi Left Turn psi Static Steer Input Right Turn In Lbs Left Turn In Lbs If you are unsure of your diagnosis contact Sheppard Field Service at 1 800 274 7437 R H Sheppard Company Inc 101 Philadelphia Street P O Box 877 Hanover PA 17331 0877 Tel 717 637 3751 Fax 717 633 4125 www rh
57. o Sector Shaft Bore Area of the steering gear that houses the sector shaft Slave Gear Right hand gear in a dual system application Slave Ports Threaded openings in the cylinder head bearing cap and sector shaft bore to install the pressure lines to operate the slave gear Tab Lock Retainer Bolt assembly used to provide initial torque when installing the pitman arm Uses alignment tabs that fit into the pitman arm and restraining tabs to be locked into the head of the retainer Flow The amount of fluid that passes a certain point in a unit of time The volume of flow is usually expressed in gallons per minute for liquids TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section is designed to give you causes and possible remedies for the most common problems Symptom Oil leaking at output shaft of steering gear Oil leaking at actuating shaft of steering gear Oil leaking at supply pump drive shaft Lubricant milky or white in appearance Oil forced out of reservoir or foaming Engine oil in power steering reservoir Gear driven pump Lubrication oil discolored High operating temperatures Possible cause Damaged sector shaft seal Worn or damaged oil seal Damaged oil seal Oil seal heat damaged Loose or damaged bushing on pump drive shaft Water entry through reservoir venting system Clogged oil filter Air in system Relief plungers of steering gear not adjusted properly creating high operating temperatur
58. o 35 ft lbs Reassembly CLEANING amp INSPECTION Cleaning Cleanliness is important Dirt and foreign material that gets into the steering system during repair operations can cause damage or a possible steering malfunction at a later date Due to the close tolerances between mating parts it is best to have all parts at the same temperature for reassembly Clean the machined parts individually to avoid damage caused by bumping together Use clean solvent to wash parts Dry the parts with compressed air Nicks or burrs must be removed with a fine hand stone before assembly Use clean lubricant to coat parts for assembly All hoses lines and the reservoir should be cleaned before reinstalling a repaired steering gear or after pump replacement Replace the filter element or cartridge Inspection Make a careful visual inspection of all steering gear parts Replace worn parts as well as any parts that show signs of stress or fatigue R E A S S M B L Y STEERING GEARS THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN AN ACCIDENT MUST BE REPLACED IMPACT LOADS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE FRONT AXLE AND STEERING LINKAGE INTO THE STEERING GEAR CAN STRESS PARTS TO A POINT JUST SHORT OF FAILURE FURTHER USE IS UNSAFE AND THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND PITMAN ARM MUST BE REPLACED DISTORTED PITMAN ARMS TWISTED SECTOR SHAFTS BROKEN OR CRACKED RACK AND PINION GEAR TEETH ARE SOME SIGNS OF IMPACT DAMAGE BROKEN OR DAMAGED MOUNTING BRACKETS MUST BE REPLACED
59. or clip style cover the cover must be flush or below the groove in the housing Improper installation can result in separation of the cover without warning Personal injury or an accident can result VARIATION Some Sheppard M Series steering gears may have a closed end sector shaft cover When installing a closed end cover be sure to install the protective plug in the cover after installation If your closed end cover has a vent hole make sure the vent hole is open before installation of the cover After the cover is installed plug the vent hole with an RTV compound to avoid ingestion of contaminants lt r wanaemnnrmya 18 Install a new seal ring and tetra seal on the cylinder head end cap Install the cylinder head onto the housing taking care to align the marks made at disassembly Torque the attaching bolts to specifications NOTE If you are working on an Auto Plunger equipped gear make sure you have completed the repair procedure outlined in the Auto Plunger Repair section of this manual 19 Replace the O rings on manually adjustable plungers and install them into the end caps IMPORTANT The longer plunger will be installed in the bearing cap end of the steering gear 20 Install the excluder seal in the sector shaft cover using a 2 25 seal driver Pack the lip of the excluder seal with clean chassis grease before installing When properly installed the lip of the excluder will face outward
60. ormation illustrations and specifications in this manual are the latest available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes without notice If you are not certain you have the current revision of this manual or if you have questions about procedures please call our Field Service Department at 717 633 4111 before you begin repairs N T R O D U C T O N OPERATING PRINCIPLES The Sheppard M Series Integral Power Steering Gear provides full time hydraulic steering Only enough manual effort to overcome the torsion bar and turn the rotary valve is required The actuating shaft 1 is connected to the steering column and is centered within the rotary valve by a torsion bar The rotary valve shaft is threaded into the piston with ball threads 2 and travels within the piston on steel balls Rotating the input shaft causes high pressure fluid to build up on one end of the piston This higher pressure causes the piston to move in the bore of the gear housing The sector shaft 3 is engaged to a rack gear 4 machined into one side of the piston Piston rack movement causes sector shaft and pitman arm rotation When steering shaft rotation stops the actuating valve returns to its neutral position Relief valve plungers or adjustable stops are used in the bearing cap and cylinder head When the plungers are adjusted properly they will unload the hydraulic system if the wheels are in a full turn to either direction
61. ow you what he is experiencing Drive the vehicle together to duplicate the condition Il PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE a Check for dry fifth wheel Lack of lubrication will tend to steer the vehicle b Check tires for mismatch improper inflation or uneven wear patterns c Check for poor loading practices Special body or equipment installations should be checked for their effect on steering performance d Check for suspension sagging or shifting Out of line rear axles will tend to steer the front end of the vehicle IlI INSPECT MECHANICAL COMPONENTS a Check all front axle components for wear looseness or seizing b Inspect steering column for drag more than 10 inch pounds of drag measured with the column suspended at the angle of operation is excessive c Check steering gear mounting to be sure that it is tight A steering gear that is shifting on the frame will affect steering performance IV CHECK THE HYDRAULIC SUPPLY SYSTEM a Follow the procedures as outlined in the hydraulic diagnosis section of this manual Oil pressure and flow must be within the vehicle manufacturer s specifications HYDRAULIC DIAGNOSIS The Sheppard M Series integral power steering gear is a reactionary part of the power steering system By reactionary we mean that its operation is dependent on the proper supply of oil pressure and flow from the hydraulic supply pump When the steering wheel is turned oil flow is applied to one end
62. pindle until a minimum clearance of 1 is maintained between the tire and any part of the chassis This is the maximum wheel cut available DO NOT EXCEED THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 1 NEVER ALLOW THE TIRE TO CONTACT ANY PART OF THE CHASSIS CONTACT OF THE TIRE WITH ANY PART OF THE CHASSIS WILL RESULT IN TIRE OR STEERING COMPONENT DAMAGE 4 Turn the wheels to a full left turn Note the position of the tire relative to contact with any part of the chassis or component Adjust the stop bolt on the left spindle until a minimum clearance of 1 is maintained between the tire and any part of the chassis or component This is the maximum wheel cut available DO NOT EXCEED THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 1 NEVER ALLOW THE TIRE TO CONTACT ANY PART OF THE CHASSIS CONTACT OF THE TIRE WITH ANY PART OF THE CHASSIS WILL RESULT IN TIRE OR STEERING COMPONENT DAMAGE 5 Make sure the jam nuts are tight on both axle stop bolts Lower the vehicle lower the hood or cab and remove the chocks Alternate Bleed Procedure Single Gear System In most cases trapped air will bleed from the steering system by following the Single Gear Bleeding Procedure Air entrapment is most typical in applications where the sector shaft bore is above the piston bore on the steering gear as C shown below If you are unable to remove all the air following this procedure it may be necessary to bleed the system 0 as follows M M O N l With the full weight of t
63. pleted on a hard surface bench to avoid nicks or burrs which can cause damage to mating parts Remove all nicks and burrs with a fine grit hand stone before assembling 1 Remove the pitman arm following the instructions in the Pitman Arm Removal section found in the Common Procedures portion of this manual C O M M O N P R O C E D U R E S 2 Remove all external seals from the steering gear including the sector shaft dust boot snap ring protective cover if equipped frame side protective disk and the input shaft dust boot Discard all outer protective seals 3 Mark the end caps for reassembly 4 Remove the sector shaft cover using the appropriate tools for the steering gear you are working on There are three methods of attachment for the sector shaft cover Snap ring design bolt on or clip style as shown Bolt On Cover Clip Style Cover 5 Using a soft hammer remove the sector shaft and cover by tapping on the end of the sector shaft The sector shaft and cover will come out together 6 Carefully separate the sector shaft and cover 7 Remove the sector shaft oil seal from the cover using a blunt seal pick Discard the oil seal Remove and discard the cover O ring 8 Remove the excluder seal from the sector shaft cover using a screwdriver NOTE Take care when removing the excluder seal Do not damage the seal bore with the screwdriver 9 Remove the four attaching bolts from
64. properly seated when installing Snap ring covers must be flush or below the snap ring groove when properly installed Install the snap ring or attaching bolts in the cover FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE SNAP RING CAN CAUSE THE SNAP RING TO DISENGAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY WILL RESULT PA 13 14 15 Using an appropriate size seal driver install the excluder seal in the cover Apply a coat of clean chassis lube in the lip of the seal before installing Apply a bead of grease over the excluder seal and slide the rubber boot over the sector shaft Install the pitman arm following the procedures in the Pitman Arm Installation section of this manual Fill the system with an approved fluid Start the engine check and correct fluid level Lower the hood or cab following the vehicle manufacturers guidelines C O M M O N p R O C E D U R E S Bleeding Single Gear System Bleeding of the steering gear in a single gear system is only necessary if the gear is mounted in a way that will trap air in the sector shaft bore This procedure should he followed whenever the gear has been disassembled or replaced TOOLS REQUIRED 1 8 Allen wrench FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S PROCEDURES FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Vehicle Manufacturer s Service Manual R H Sheppard Co Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Video
65. r ojaceccancsaeassedatadavssassnetencdsnenpastduecssvabbuasedarsthibextlesiewedansest 28 Blecaine Dual Steenng Gears asensin roana as 29 Axle Stop AC USUMCHL csacsc2noscacsecnssasadeahscontnenceieeasiendbeapaitensasephMlodassaestieeeneasdes 32 Alternate Bleed Procedure tcc cter edtepeeet ection setae ectie tn one cau daatecneananestemienatanrs 33 Set Relief Plungers Manual Plungers Adjustment ccccceessceeereeeeees 42 Set Automatic Relef PUM ICIS siniese iani endie ai i 35 Adjust Automatic Relief Plungers cccsccssscesesseceesssesessecsssseessanecssnees 36 Repair Automatic Relief Plungers 0 0 0 eesscccssecesssecesssecssatecsseeecssaneeses af Pitman Arm Removal oasietcesesarrneceunasaetacteleanacteniaansttnuaiesmoteesnupcienedieinlencneske 4 PPT A Arm Installation secsoaneoniesastenansacete cniesdesnpirethanedeunaseneasetesnmeasasnseecanaeuneee 43 Input Shaft Seal Replacement M 110P2 ccc eccesccsssseeceseeeeseeeesseeeens 45 IV DISASSEMBLY siirre a aa aaa E a EEEE REA 49 VI REA SSEMBEY creoessernasticuscatetecaneaaetvontasenesaesarecaoviean oeeupta E eens ueoseis 35 VII DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS siiicciecstarebecseivettcevncosionasic int benntavonieatesenlencastsosal 61 Vill FINAL ADJUSTMENTS ssiseccsiscsiscisscansasccnceassansecesuanaceadbinalosssiadessarsendsaseunedss 65 IX MISCELLANEOUS oreren posing ra a EEEE 66 Troubleshooting Checklist sexsctassecsvacsusdndecutdsvsdenrnitszedceonndileveevletienterseceseerseants 66
66. r on one end for piston installation Piston to housing clearance is very close Do not force the piston when installing Housing dam age can result 4 Rotate the piston so the ball guide cavity is visible and accessible as shown NOTE The rack gear of the piston may not be in the proper position for assembly during this process 5 Install a new seal ring and tetra seal on the bearing cap assembly NOTE If you are working on an Auto Plunger equipped gear make sure you have completed the repair procedure outlined in the Auto Plunger Repair section of this manual 6 Insert the valve shaft into the ball thread of the piston Align the threads of the valve shaft with the holes in the ball guide cavity NOTE When properly positioned in the piston one thread of the valve shaft will be visible through each of the ball feed holes in the piston 7 Support the bearing cap and shaft assembly with your hand Install the re circulating balls one at a time into the ball guide feed hole closest to the end of the piston Do not allow the re circulating balls to drop into the rearward hole or R E A S S M B L Y feed balls through both holes Steering gear lock up can result 8 Slowly turn the input shaft into the piston while feeding the balls into the ball guide feed hole As you feed the balls you will feel the shaft being supported as the balls fill the threads 9 Continue to feed the balls until the bal
67. ring complaint Hydraulic supply pump vanes not extending Vane type pump only Pinched oil return line High back pressure Binding steering column Relief plungers not adjusted properly Insufficient volume of oil Sticking pressure relief valve in steering gear Faulty supply pump Steering out of alignment High operating temperature Bind in steering column Dirt or foreign matter trapped in piston relief Bent or damaged king pins and tie rods Front end load too great Low oil level in steering system Air in system Caster degree incorrect Metal or foreign material in relief ball seat in piston of steering gear No positive caster Increase engine speed momentarily to extend vanes and start pump action Usually does not happen often and does not last long Not a cause for pump repair or replacement Relocate line Repair steering column Adjust relief plungers Refer to pump servicing instructions Replace relief valve as required Check pump flow Align front end Locate and correct cause of overheating Check column drag Check piston relief Repair or replace king pins and tie rods Refer to servicing instructions Lighten load Fill oil reservoir as required Bleed system and check for cause of air Correct to Specifications Remove and clean relief valve seats or replace damaged parts Set caster to 3 to 5 positive caster Darting wandering oversteering Excessive backlash
68. sheppard com RHSCO1202000 Heavy Duty Power Steering Test Kit This tester is a self contained direct reading device to check system flow pressure or both simultaneously Requir ing no electrical connections it can detect worn components verify fllow and pressure control settings or monitor overall performance EASY TO USE Only one hose connection is broken either at the pump output or at the pressure input to the power steering gear housing e Installs between pump and steering gear e Shutoff valve isolates pump from gear e Pressre and flow can be read simultaneously e 0 3000 P S I pressure guage e 1 10 G P M flow meter e Complete with hoses amp standard swivel fitting e SHIPMENT FROM STOCK e INCLUDES SHEPPARD SERVICE MANUAL PHOTOCOPY AND USE FOR ORDER FORM CUSTOMER S ORDER NO DATE SOLD TO OUR ORDER NO SHIPPED TO ITEM QTY PART PART UNIT TOTAL NO ORDERED NUMJBER DESCRIPTION PRICE ee 5517641 Pressure Flow amp Test Kit oe Includes Sheppard service manual with operating instructions R H Sheppard Company Inc 101 Philadelphia Street P O Box 877 Hanover PA 17331 0877 Tel 717 637 3751 Fax 717 633 4125 www rhsheppard com From Name Address City State Zip R H Sheppard Company Inc P O Box 877 101 Philadelphia Street Hanover PA 17331 0877 Attn Customer Service C SHEPPARD Quality Engineered Products Unlimited Capabilities R H S
69. t length bolts in the bearing cap attachment Make sure the bolts do not bottom out when installed 15 Install the sector shaft by carefully aligning the timing mark of the sector shaft with the two timing marks of the rack piston It will be necessary to tap the sector shaft into place with a soft hammer to ensure full rack engagement IMPORTANT Coat the end of the sector shaft with clean chassis grease to prevent seal damage at installation 16 Install a new sector shaft oil seal in the sector shaft cover When properly fitted the seal will ride between the roller bearing and cover The black lip of the seal must face the bearing IMPORTANT The sector shaft seal is a two piece seal It will necessary to bend the seal for installation Once the seal is installed you may have to work the seal into place with your fingers or a blunt seal pick to properly seat the seal Press only on the body of the seal DO NOT PRESS ON THE LIP OF THE SEAL NOTE There are three styles of sector shaft covers used on Sheppard M Series steering gears Seal installation is the same for all cover styles 17 Install the sector shaft cover onto the steering gear It may be necessary to drive the cover on with a dead blow hammer Attach the cover using the appropriate tools for the steering gear you are working on IMPORTANT Coat the seal area of the sector shaft with grease to prevent seal damage at installation When installing a snap ring
70. ubleshooting checklist available Do not remove the gear until you have completed all procedures to solve your problems Remember the steering gear is only one part of a total steering system Many factors outside the steering gear will affect steering performance O2 A00LTOMT WDCODA V N HNOZHP OU DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT Do Not Remove The Steering Gear From The Vehicle To properly diagnose steering complaints it is important to understand the complete steering system Many factors outside of the steering system will affect steering performance Factors such as misalignment looseness in front end components mismatched tires and dry fifth wheel to name a few will affect steering A trouble shooting checklist is provided in the Miscellaneous Section of this manual This form can be removed and photo copied This checklist will follow the diagnosis outline below GENERAL DIAGNOSIS Many times a steering gear is removed and disassembled needlessly because an orderly diagnostic procedure is not followed A glossary of common terms is provided at the end of this section of the manual This glossary is intended to help you better understand the problem Begin your diagnosis using the following outline as a guide l DEFINE THE COMPLAINT a Talk to and question the driver Refer to the glossary to obtain a clear understanding of what the driver is saying b Drive the vehicle If possible have the driver sh
71. unch straight in the bore or hitting the plunger too hard can result In damage to the steering gear or auto plunger assembly 4 Carefully insert the screwdriver bit into the plunger bore to engage the slotted head of the plunger body Using the 10mm open end wrench to hold the flange across the flat sides carefully turn the flange to remove the flange from the plunger body Do not allow the screwdriver bit to slip off the plunger body in the process damage to the bore can result Discard the flange NOTE The auto plunger flange is held in place with patch lock and the threads are staked at the factory It will require approximately 15 20 inch pounds of torque to remove the flange 5 Remove the plunger body from the spring pin and discard It may be necessary to tap the plunger body to remove it from the spring pin Use of a 1 8 pin punch is recommended 6 Coat the O ring of the plunger assembly with a light coat of grease and install the plunger body through the spring pin ae blaa Ee e IMPORTANT Check the plunger bore for nicks or gouges as before installing the plunger assembly Take care not to C a Tia k introduce dirt or contaminants in the plunger bore when mare ae ag ia reassembling a 7 Use the screwdriver bit and ratchet to hold the plunger body Screw the flange onto the plunger body using the 10mm open end wrench until the flange contacts the spring pin NOTE The plunger body has patch lock on
72. unger system requires no regular maintenance The auto plunger is serviceable only as a kit and is only required if a leak is present Sheppard part number 18212821K will fit both the cylinder head and bearing cap end of the steering gear TOOLS REQUIRED Various Metric Sockets and Ratchet Slotted Screwdriver Bit arid Suitable Socket and Ratchet 1 4 Drift Punch 1 4 Pin Punch 1 4 Center Punch 10mm open End Wrench Hammer CYLINDER HEAD REPAIR PROCEDURE 1 Park the vehicle on a clean dry surface preferably concrete Set the parking brake and block the wheels Tilt the hood or raise the cab following the procedures outlined in the vehicle manufacturer s service manual Identify the steering gear as being equipped with auto plungers If you have a question on identifying the steering gear contact the Field Service Department of the R H Sheppard Co Place a drain pan under the steering gear C O M M O N p R O C E D U R E S 2 Mark the cylinder head and housing for re assembly Remove the four attaching bolts from the cylinder head using an appropriate size socket and ratchet Remove the cylinder head 3 Place the cylinder head in a vise Remove the plastic plug from the auto plunger hole Using a 1 4 punch and hammer drive the auto plunger assembly in until it bottoms in the bore The spring pin flange and plunger body should be accessible for repair at this point ho Failure to keep the 1 4 p

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