Steering System

Symptom Problem Solution

Slow or Hard Steering

Air in system.

Check oil level.

Check suction hose clamps.

Steering lines or load sensing "LS" lines damaged (bent).

Check and replace.

Shaft in steering wheel column binding.

See your authorized dealer.

Internal leakage in system.

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic pump (low pressure).

See your authorized dealer.

Steering pressure regulating valve spool.

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive Steering Wheel Turns to Steer Machine

Steering cylinder leakage.

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive wear in steering valve.

See your authorized dealer.

Erratic ("Spongy") Steering

Air in system.

Check oil level.

Check suction hose clamps.

Steering Wheel "Locks" Up

Debris in gerotor section.

See your authorized dealer.

Broken drive shaft to gerotor pin.

See your authorized dealer.

Low hydraulic flow.

See your authorized dealer.

Poor Centering of Steering Wheel (Wheels Continue to Move After Steering Wheel is Stopped)

Binding or misalignment in steering column or spline connection.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering Wheel Oscillates Or Turns By Itself After Starting Machine

Parts mis-assembled (steering valve improperly timed).

See your authorized dealer.

Line connected to wrong ports.

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Wander-Vehicle Will Not Stay in a Straight Line.

Air in the system due to low level of oil, cavitating pump, leaky fitting, pinched hose.

See your authorized dealer.

Worn mechanical linkage.

See your authorized dealer.

Bending of linkage or cylinder rod.

See your authorized dealer.

Loose steering cylinder piston.

See your authorized dealer.

Severe wear in steering control unit.

See your authorized dealer.

Erratic Steering.

Loose cylinder piston.

See your authorized dealer.

Sticking pressure regulating valve spool.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering Valve Does Not Return To Neutral.

Broken centering springs

See your authorized dealer.

Damaged steering valve sleeve.

See your authorized dealer.

No Response When Steering Wheel Is Turned

Low or no oil.

Check reservoir oil level.

External leakage.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering valve leakage.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering cylinder leakage.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering column shaft broken.

See your authorized dealer.

Splines on shaft disengaged from steering valve.

See your authorized dealer.

Worn main pump.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering lines broken.

Repair.

Machine Turns In Opposite Direction

Steering cylinder lines not connected properly.

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive vibration Of Steering Wheel

Misalignment of steering valve geroter.

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Machine Turns When Steering Valve Is In Neutral

Steering valve leakage.

See your authorized dealer.

Misalignment of steering column to steering valve.

See your authorized dealer.

Steering Wheel Kickback

Check valve leakage.

See your authorized dealer.

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