I have a Cat IT24F wheel loader that is leaking oil out of steering shaft seal. It looks like the orbital motor is removed from under cab. There is a steel plate that is bolted to the cab floor with 3 nuts. Is there anything that is holding the input shaft to the steering column shaft that to be dealt with, or will the motor drop down when the nuts holding the plate are removed? Thanks, Terry
It appears to come out from below. Here's what the book says ............. Remove & Install Steering Metering Pump 1. Activate the parking brake. 2. Connect the steering frame lock link. 3. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system as follows: a. Shut off the engine. b. Move the control levers through their full travel strokes. This will relieve any pressure that may be present in the pilot system. c. Slowly loosen the air breather cap on the hydraulic oil tank to release the pressure. d. Tighten the air breather cap on the hydraulic oil tank. e. The pressure in the hydraulic system has now been released. Lines and components can now be removed. NOTE: Identify, cap and plug all lines and connectors immediately. 4. Remove three nuts and washers and lower metering pump. 5. Remove five hydraulic lines. 6. Remove hand metering unit. NOTE: Install in the reverse order.