Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems COMPACT 500 9/87 - Manual (Page 13)

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Rotate the input shaft and spindle(34) counterclockwise
to remove the remainder of the 26 internal balls(29) (a
small magnet is a useful tool for this operation.) Separate
the piston from the spindle. (See Figure 21). Holding
fixture 297678 pictured is a convenience but not a
necessity to disassemble and assemble the steering
gear.
IMPORTANT: Though being of the same size,
recirculating balls, bearing balls and limiting valve balls
must not be mixed or replaced with each other.
10. Mark or otherwise identify the limiting valve stems (54 &
55) with regard to which end of the piston(48) each is
located. IMPORTANT: These stems must be installed
in the same end of the piston from which they are
removed. (See Figure 7)
11. Using the 6mm hollow hex wrench, tool #297660 (See
Figure 6), installation on the valve stem(54) until the hex
of the wrench engages the hex of the limiting body
nut(52).
12. Using a 6mm socket to turn the hex wrench, remove the
nut(52), body(53), stem(54), ball valve(29), stop
washer(56), and spring(57). The ball valve(29) and
stem(55) may also be removed.
13. Remove the limiting body nut(52) limiting body(53) and
stop washer(56) from the other end of the piston(48).
HOUSING DISASSEMBLY
14. Remove the rubber boot(23) and boot retainer(24) from
the main housing(45). (See Figure 22) Take out the
snap ring(25) and extract bearing assy.(26) and
seal(27). (See Figure 23) NOTE: Do not remove the outer
bearing race if in good condition. If it is necessary to
remove the outer bearing race, use tool 297647 and drive
the race into the housing(45) until it is free.
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 23
25
23 26
24
45
27
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22