ZF Servocom Englisch
ZF Servocom Englisch
ZF Servocom Englisch
ZF Servocom RAS
(Rear Axle Steering)
version of PAUL Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH Danziger Str. 49 D-94036 Passau GERMANY Tel.: 0049/851-95538-0 Fax.: 0049/851-54193
ZF Lenksysteme GmbH D-73522 Schwaebisch Gmuend Telephone (07171) 31-0 Fax (07171) 31-4396
8352 W 5/00 e
Contents:
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Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disassembly of the ZF-Servocom RAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installation of the ZF-Servocom RAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Charging with gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Filling with oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System description:
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The ZF-Servocom RAS is a rear axle steering system which hydrostatically transmits the steering movement of the front axle to the rear axle (as in the case of a hydraulic braking system). The hydrostatic power is transmitted from the master cylinder (front axle) via hydraulic connections to the centering cylinder (rear axle).
Notes:
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This manual is exclusively intended to supplement the existing instructions for operation, maintenance and inspection of the ZF-Servocom steering systems. All the work described here should be carried out within the framework of routine maintenance and inspection of the ZF-Servocom. All the settings and test values or dimensions listed are standard values which apply for all versions. The individual vehicle manufacturers may prescribe different values. Please take note of the service information circulars and the spare parts list!
Exception:
ZF-Servocom RAS
Function
Functional description
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ZF-Servocom Master cylinder with pressure limiting valve and replenishing vavle
3 4 5 6 7
Centering cylinder Hydraulic accumulator Hydraulic lines Pressure switch Connecting rod
1.2 Function
The steering movement is transmitted from the ZF-Servocom or front axle steering (1) mechanically via a connecting rod (7) and hydraulically via hydraulic lines (5) to the master cylinder (2) which is mounted on the front axle or vehicle chassis. The master cylinder (2) hydrostatically transmits the steering movement via hydraulic lines (5) to the centering cylinder (3) on the trailing axle. This axle is steered by the centering cylinder via the piston rod. The hydraulic accumulator (4) improves the rigidity of the hydrostatic transmission system and acts permanently on the two centering pistons which are integrated into the centering cylinder (3). Pressure limiting valves are installed in the master cylinder (2) in order to protect the hydrostatic system against impermissibly high pressures which could damage the system. The master cylinder (2) also includes replenishing valves to prevent the formation of a vacuum in the unpressurized cylinder area and thus facilitate the steering movement. The pressure switch (6) monitors the system pressure and is connected to a pilot lamp.
Additional information for versions with cut-off valve (8): The cut-off valve (8) (see figure on page 18) connects the lines L1 and L2 in case of breakdown of the hydraulic assistance of the front axle steering gear. This produces the fact that the ZF-Servocom RAS does not co-steer and that no additional actuating forces are required at the front axle steering gear.
ZF-Servocom RAS
Function
1.3 Function when travelling straight ahead
System pressure
The master cylinder (2) is designed so that the cylinder areas Z1 and Z2 are connected when travelling straight ahead and when the steering angle is less than 5o. This ensures that the four cylinder areas Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 in the centering cylinder (3) are pressurized by the hydraulic accumulator (4), thus holding the trailing axle in position for travel straight ahead.
Short-circuiting cylinder areas Z1 and Z2 and centering the trailing axle additionally ensures that the master cylinder and centering cylinder (3) are synchronized. This compensates any hydrostatic offsets which may occur, for example as a result of minute leaks.
ZF-Servocom RAS
Function
1.4 Function when steering to the right
Operating pressure - front axle steering / return flow Operating pressure - front axle steering System pressure / return flow System pressure Accumulator pressure (gas-charged)
Cylinder space Z7 in the master cylinder (2) is pressurized by the ZF-Servocom or front axle steering (1) and displaces the piston rod to the right.
This pressurizes the hydraulic fluid in cylinder space Z1, as well as in cylinder space Z6 via hydraulic lines (5) if the steering angle is greater than 5o.
The piston rod of the centering cylinder (3) is consequently displaced to the left and the trailing axle is steered to the left.
ZF-Servocom RAS
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Lines and connections, etc. must not be opened until the system pressure of the ZF-Servocom RAS has been relieved. The bleeder valves must be opened slowly to bleed the system. Note that at least the system pressure is still present in the hydrostatic system even when the engine has been switched off. The front axle steering must not be actuated when connections or lines, etc. on the rear axle steering system have been opened, since the high resultant pressures may cause injuries.
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3.1
Maintenance
Maintenance intervals The maintenance intervals which apply for the ZF-Servocom steering system or which are specified by the vehicle manufacturer also apply for the ZF-Servocom RAS. Note any other or additional intervals specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
3.2
Maintenance work Check oil level ZF-Servocom RAS: The oil level cannot be checked. This is also unnecessary, since oil cannot be lost during normal operation and when the ZF-Servocom RAS is in good condition. ZF-Servocom (front axle steering): Check oil level in oil tank. If the oil level exceeds the maximum permitted, this may be due to a leak in the master cylinder.
Check for external leaks Hydraulic lines, connections, master cylinder, centering cylinder and hydraulic accumulator must be visually inspected for leaks. There must not be any visible leakage. Only the piston rods of the master and centering cylinders may be coated with a film of oil. The formation of drops is not permissible.
Check bellows Check that the bellows is seated correctly and undamaged. The bellows must not be twisted.
ZF-Servocom RAS
Inspection
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4.1
Inspection
Inspection intervals The same inspection intervals apply for the ZF-Servocom RAS as for the ZF-Servocom steering. Note any other or additional intervals specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Inspection work
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4.2
Bleeder valve Connection 4.2.2 Check system pressure on hydraulic accumulator Tool [1] Valve B
Spindle A
Remove cap on hydraulic accumulator. Slightly loosen the hexagon socket head screw of connection A2 (back off approx. one-quarter turn anticlockwise). Screw tool [1] onto connection A2 by hand with the union nut. Turn pressure gauge so that it can be read off conveniently. Close valve B. Turn spindle A of tool [1] to the left until the pointer on the pressure gauge begins to move. Then give it one more full turn.
ZF-Servocom RAS
Inspection
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Read off the system pressure. Required: 15 +1/-3 bar (see note on page 1). Note: If the system pressure corresponds with the required value, the accumulator pressure need not be checked as described in section 4.2.3 since it will invariably be correct in such cases.
Tighten the hexagon socket head screw with spindle A in order to close the valve. Unscrew the union nut and remove tool [1]. Tighten the hexagon socket head screw with a torque of 25 Nm and leak-test the valve with sealing spray or soapy water. Refit the cap. Tool [2]
Connect tool [2] to connection A1. Turn the valve anticlockwise with tool [2] to relieve the system pressure. At the same time, check whether the pilot indicator installed in the cab switches at a remaining pressure of 2...5 bar. Connect tool [1] to connection A2 as described in section 4.2.2. Read off the accumulator pressure. Required: 10 +1/-3 bar (see note on page 1). Note: If the accumulator pressure does not correspond to the required value, the accumulator pressure must be increased as described in section 7 or the hydraulic accumulator replaced.
Close the valve of tool [2] by turning clockwise. Check whether the oil tank of tool [2] has been filled (oil grade see section 6.1). Build up the system pressure with tool [2] by actuating the hand pump. Required: 15 +1/-3 bar (see note on page 1). Remove tool [1] as described in section 4.2.2. Close the valve of the hydraulic accumulator as described in section 4.2.2. Remove tool [2].
Connect cable plug of the signal sensor (10) to earth. Steer the steering wheel so that the steering output shaft angle is bigger than 5o. The ZF-Servocom RAS must not co-steer. If the ZF-Servocom RAS co-steers, the failure must be removed - see troubleshooting.
ZF-Servocom RAS
Disassembly / Installation
5 Disassembly of the ZF-Servocom RAS
Attention: Note the safety instructions in section 2. 5.1 Master and centering cylinders Mark connections and installed position of cylinders. Disconnect master and centering cylinders and drain oil. Hydraulic accumulator Unscrew union piece from hydraulic accumulator. Release catches and remove hydraulic accumulator.
5.2
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6.1
Master cylinder
Centering cylinder
Mount tool on piston rod so that bevel on left-hand side (see arrow on tool) positively engages the bevel at the end of the piston rod. Move piston rod until the right-hand side of the tool (tool [3]) or the shoulder (tool [4] - see marking on tool) contacts the face end of the cylinder. Fill master and centering cylinders with oil. Oil grade: Only oil grades approved by the vehicle manufacturer (e.g. Pentosin CHF 11S) may be used in the ZF-Servocom RAS (without ZF-Servocom steering). The oil must not be mixed with other grades. Attention: In the case of the master cylinder, only ports L1, L2 and L3 in the centre of the cylinder (see diagram on page 6) may be filled with the above oil grade. The external ports L4 and L5 must be filled with the oil grade used in the ZF-Servocom or front axle steering.
Screw ball joint onto piston rod. Attention: Note values X and Y for the minimum screw depth.
ZF-Servocom RAS
Piston rod
Cylinder pipe max. 13 mm (for 8346 974 163:max. 31.5 mm) max. 31.5 mm max. 14 mm max. 19 mm
Oil the mating faces and screw thread of the ball joint. Turn the steered wheels into the exact straight-ahead position. Install the master and centering cylinders so that the line connections point upwards. Screw the ball joint mounted on the cylinder pipe onto the frame (master cylinder) and axle (centering cylinder) and lock it in place. Tightening torque: Clamp: 45...50 Nm Castellated nut: 250...280 Nm (for 8346 974 163: 210...230 Nm)
Move piston rod to middle position as described in section 6.1. Oil the screw thread and mating face. After connection to the piston rod, fit the ball joint into the wheel steering lever by twisting and turning. Attention: Note values X and Y. Tighten (torque see above) and secure the clamp and castellated nut. Check sealing edges, sealing faces and sealing rings of the connections for signs of damage. Connect the piping so that it is oil-tight.
Following the installation of the centering and the master cylinder, the chassis geometry must be measured and readjusted, if necessary. Insert hydraulic accumulator in union piece and secure it. Tighten union piece (Ermeto GE) with a torque of 80+10 Nm.
Attention: Only nitrogen may be used as the charging gas. Explosion hazard! Only nitrogen cylinders with pressure reducing valve and relief valve may be used.
ZF-Servocom RAS
When the accumulator pressure reaches 10+1 bar (see note on page 1), close the shutoff valve on the cylinder and valve B on tool [1]. Check the accumulator pressure again after waiting 5 minutes, during which time the temperature is equalized. Remove tool [1] as described in section 4.2.2. Close the valve of the hydraulic accumulator as described in section 4.2.2.
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Bleeding
Connect tool [2] to connection A1. Fill the oil tank of tool [2] with oil (oil grade as above) in order to avoid pumping air. Actuate the hand pump of tool [2] to build up pressure and ensure that the system is pressurized during the entire bleeding process.
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ZF-Servocom RAS
9.2 ZF-Servocom or front axle steering and corresponding circuit of master cylinder
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Start the engine. Open the bleeder valves or ports of lines L4 and L5 until air bubbles no longer escape; then reclose them so that they are oil-tight. Turn the steering from one limit position to the other several times. This allows any remaining air in the oil to escape via the oil tank. The oil level in the oil tank may rise by 1...2 cm when the engine is switched off and the system has been fully bled.
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Check the system pressure. Required: 15 1 bar (see note on page 1) Remove tool [2].
System pressure:
Check: Charging:
Value X: Value Y:
max. 13 mm (for 8346 974 163max. 31.5 mm) max. 31.5 mm max. 14 mm max. 19 mm
- Tightening torques:
Hydraulic accumulator: Hexagon socket head screw Union piece (Ermeto GE) 25 Nm 80+10 Nm
Clamp 45...50 Nm Castellated nut 250...280 Nm (for 8346 974 163: 210...230 Nm)
ZF-Servocom RAS
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Special tools
11 Special tools
Note: The special tools listed below refer to the standard version and the design version on the basis of which the entire manual has been compiled. Other tools may consequently be required for the particular unit in question. Part. No.
Tool [2] Hydraulic unit for filling with oil 7418 798 563
Tool [3] Gauge for master cylinder 8346 798 301 (For 8346 974 163: 8346 798 303)
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ZF-Servocom RAS
12 Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting procedure presupposes that there no defects in the front axle steering! Attention: Note the safety instructions in section 2. The applicated letters and numbers (e.g. 2, L5) refer to the illustration are on page 17.
Fault
Pressure switch indicator lights up when vehicle power supply is switched on
Cause
! Loss of oil; external leak in system
Check
! Check steering system for external leaks (visual examination) and system pressure - required: 15+1-3 bar (see note on page 1) ! Check oil level in oil tank (is too high) ! Check maximum pressure in hydraulic accumulator - required: 10 +1/-3 bar (see note on page 1) ! Open screw plug A3 - oil must not emerge ! Check correct functioning of pressure switch as directed by vehicle manufacturer ! Check correct functioning of pressure switch as directed by vehicle manufacturer ! Check correct functioning of indicator ! Check wiring for continuity with the aid of a multi-purpose measuring instrument ! Check system pressure (is too high) - required: 15+1-3 bar (see note on page 1)
Remedy
! Eliminate cause of leak. Fill system with oil 15 1 bar (see note on page 1) and bleed it. See operating instructions. ! Seal or replace cylinder ! Charge hydraulic accumulator with nitrogen or replace it. 10 1 bar (see note on page 1) - see operating instructions ! Seal or replace centering cylinder
! Contact of pressure switch (6) is sticking ! Indicator defective ! Electric lead defective
! Replace indicator ! Replace wiring or repair break in connection ! Seal or replace cylinder
! Internal leak in master cylinder (2) - oil leaking leaking from L5 to L2 or from L4 to L1
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Fault
14 Synchronization error. Rear axle does not centre back to the precise straight-ahead position - only when stationary - also when driving - in one direction - in both directions
Cause
! Mechanical connecting elements between axle (ball joints, piston rod, steering knuckle, etc.) and cylinder are stiff, bent, with backlash
Check
! Visual examination of mechanical connecting elements
Remedy
! Replace defective parts
! Bleed steering system and check system pressure - required: 15 +1 -3 bar (see note on page 1) ! Check rear axle for specified axle values ! Check steering system for external leaks (visual examination) and check existing system pressure - required: 15 +1 -3 bar (see note on page 1) ! Check accumulator pressure - required: 10+1-3 bar (see note on page 1) ! Remove screw plug (A3) - oil must not emerge from the open cylinder port.
! Fill system with oil 15 1 bar (see note on page 1) and bleed it (see operating instructions) ! Set axle values as directed by vehicle manufacturer ! Repair leak Fill with oil 15 1 bar (see note on page1) and bleed system (see operating instructions) ! Charge hydraulic accumulator with nitrogen 10+1 bar (see note on page 1) or replace it (see operating instructions) ! Seal or replace cylinder
! Geometry of rear axle not OK ! System pressure too low, external leak
! Gas pressure of accumulator (4) too low ! Internal leak in centering cylinder (3) - oil leaking from L3 to A3
Middle position of master and/or centering cylinder offset in relation to straight-ahead position of wheels
! Set wheels to straight-ahead position. Check middle position of piston rod in master and centering cylinders
! Set cylinders to middle position with wheels in straight-ahead position. See operating instructions for setting
Fault
Cause
Check
Remedy
Synchronization error Rear axle remains in straight-ahead position and does not turn - only when stationary - also when driving - in one direction - in both directions
! Check steering system for external leaks ! Check steering system for external leaks (visual examination) and existing system pressure - required: 15+1-3 bar (see note on page 1) ! Check oil leakage at cylinder ports L1 to L3 or L2 to L3, as appropriate. Turn front axle in the corresponding direction to be checked. Unscrew and seal line L1 to L3 or L2 and L3. Set system pressure of RAS in line L2 or L1 to 20 bar on Minimess port. Measure leakage oil at open cylinder ports for approx. 1 minute. No more than 0.02 dm3/min oil may emerge from both ports taken together. ! Set wheels to straight-ahead position and check oil leakage at cylinder ports L1 or L2, as appropriate.
Unscrew line L1 or L2 from cylinder and seal it. Set system pressure to 20 bar via connection A1. Oil must not emerge from the open cylinder port.
! Eliminate cause of infiltrated air. Fill system with oil 15 1 bar (see note on page 1) - see operating instructions
Eliminate cause of leak. Fill system with oil 15 1 bar (see note on page 1) and bleed it
! Too little oil in the RAS system. External leak in piping or in master and/or centering cylinder
! Leak in main cylinder part of centering cylinder (3) - oil leaking from L1 to L2 or vice versa
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Fault
16 ZF-Servocom RAS No function Legend to diagrams on page 17/18: 1 2 3 4 5 front axle steering masterzylinder centering cylinder hydraulic accumulator hydraulic lines A, B, C, D, E, X, Y, T, W, V
Cause
! Leak from main cylinder part of centering cylinder (3) to centering cylinder part - oil leaking from L1 to L3
Check
! Set wheels to straight-ahead position and check oil leakage at cylinder port L3. Unscrew and seal line L3. Set system pressure of RAS to 20 bar via connection A1. Oil must not emerge from the open cylinder port. ! Check piping and hoses for signs of damage. Measure system pressure at the corresponding end of the piping.
Remedy
! Seal or replace cylinder
! Start the engine. Interrupt connection between main power supply and cut-off valve ! Switch on ignition (engine off) Take off main power supply plug from cut-off valve (8). Measure voltage. Nominal value: main power supply voltage. Start engine. Measure voltage. Nominal value: 0V ! Check switching function.
! Replace switch relay (9). ! No main power supply voltage => replace switch relay (9) ! Replace signal sensor
6 pressure switch 7 connecting rod 8 cut-off valve 9 switch relay 10 signal sensor A2 (e.g. flow rate indicator)
L1/L2 hydrostatic connecting line to master- and centering cylinder L3 pressure line L4/L5 connecting line from front axle steering to mastercylinder A1 connection tube (oil side) connection tube at hydraulic accumulator (gas side) A3 closing screw (centering cylinder) (E) bleeder valve connection identification sticked up at the aggregates
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NUTZFAHRZEUGE
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