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We recently acquired a used TCM FG25N4 and are having some issues with the steering. If you're moving at all the steering is fine, but if you stop you can only turn the wheels a couple of degrees in either direction before the steering becomes very difficult.

This model has a valve mounted onto the end of the steering cylinder that controls the assist. I can barely turn the wheel enough to shift this valve and the engine rpm drops slightly and I can hear the hydraulic pump taking up a load.

I suspect the cylinder is shot and bypassing fluid internally but I've never seen a setup like this one before and was hoping someone here would be more familiar with this valve. Ideally I'd like to put a rebuild kit in it while I've got everything apart but I can't seem to find any info regarding it.

If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
  • Posted 2 Aug 2017 10:19
  • By Hillbillysuv
  • joined 2 Aug'17 - 2 messages
  • Kentucky, United States

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