Bobcat CT335 Steering Assembly

[Trails End]

While preparing to do a complete grease job on my CT335 (Bobcat
performed the first one during the 50 hour service), I noticed
that the steering components were different than that shown in my
manual. The manual shows two hydraulic cylinders, one for the left
wheel and the second for the right wheel. See attached photo.

My CT335 has one cylinder, clamped to the frame, with a rod from
each end going to the right and left steering knuckle. See attached
photo. As a result, mine has no grease fittings for the steering
assembly, while the manual shows 4 fittings, two for each steering
cylinder assembly.

Has anyone else with a Bobcat CT335 have the same steering
arrangement as mine??

On the same subject, the steering cylinder has what appears to
be a threaded plug on the left end of the cylinder. See attached
photo. Does anyone with this steering arrangement have this
plug, or is it maybe a broken grease fitting? No sign of grease
in or around the plug.

 

[SSdoxie]

Apparently the Operation Manual did not get updated. That steering cylinder came out when with the SST models and around the same time frame on the HST models.
That set screw you pictured holds the head of the cylinder piston in the barrel. DO NOT Remove it. It is not a fluid check point.

 

[gkm]

How old is your 335? My 335 has two cylinders...I believe the two cylinders are the newer version of the 335/ dk35.

 

[Trails End]

Thanks, Dennis! I did find a sketch of the front axle a little further on in the manual that shows
the single steering cylinder.

Apparently the Operation Manual did not get updated. That steering cylinder came out when with the SST models and around the same time frame on the HST models.
That set screw you pictured holds the head of the cylinder piston in the barrel. DO NOT Remove it. It is not a fluid check point.

 

[Trails End]

Hi gkm! My 335 was purchased new in May of 2012. I think it may be a 2011 or early 2012 model.

How old is your 335? My 335 has two cylinders...I believe the two cylinders are the newer version of the 335/ dk35.

 

[gkm]

Hi gkm! My 335 was purchased new in May of 2012. I think it may be a 2011 or early 2012 model.

Thanks for the reply. It looks like I have an older version 335?