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Wa-320-3 wheel loader heavy steering

Chance555 ยท 2024-05-23 10:34

Ive got a komatsu wa-320-3 wheel loader with heavy steering. The steering cylinders are getting about 800psi. I checked for cylinder leakage and they tested good. From what i could find i should be seeing about 3000psi. If anyone could point me in the right direction of where i should go next it would be appreciated. Priority valve? Oribital valve?

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  1. #1Kobe Steel2024-06-02 01:38

    Possibly pump or priority valve. Don't usually see too many issues with the orbital valves other than leaking seals. If in doubt service them anyway, replacing seals is a small cost over an operator that loses his steering approaching a corner on a downhill run.