TIE ROD

TM 5-2420-222-20-1

STEERING SYSTEM - CONTINUED

TIE ROD

Connects right and left steering arms.

Maintains same steering force and direction at both front wheels.

WHEELS SPINDLES (2)

Connect front wheels to front axle and steering arms.

Provide for front wheel rotation and steering action.

FRONT AXLE

Mounted by pivot pins to front support to keep both front tires on surface when moving over rough ground.

Provides for mounting of wheel spindles at each end and steering cylinder(s) at center.

Swept-back design provides short turning radius for sharp turns in close quarters.

FRONT WHEELS (2)

Steel wheel assemblies with tapered roller bearings secured through hubs to wheel spindles.

Provide for mounting of front tires.

Transmit steering direction from wheel spindles to front tires.

FRONT TIRES (2)

Pneumatic tubeless type with deep tread pattern for good turning traction on soft surfaces.

Transmit steering direction from front wheels to ground, providing traction to allow operator to steer loader

backhoe in desired direction.

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