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CRAWLER DOZER
TIER3

6. Drive line – Steering Drive,

Final Drive

TTS-4 Technical Training Department

Date: 31.01.2023
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Technical features of TD-15 steering drive:
Technical features:
Steering ◆It adopts the integrated structure of brake and
valve
steering clutch and the modular design, and is
characterized by simple structure, reliable
performance and simple fault analysis.
◆The two-stage reduction and increased torque are
adopted, the power transmission direction is
changed, and the driving direction and service
braking of the vehicle are controlled. It has steering
and braking functions and can meet different
working conditions.
◆The control mode is mechanical hydraulic
steering, and the steering control valve and hydraulic
brake clutch are used to realize steering and braking.
◆The gear adopts grinding and shaping process,
High range input with high precision and low noise;

Low range input

Intermediate shaft
output part 2
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Technical features of TD-15 steering drive:

Steering Drive Assy

Input part

Steering Drive Mounting 3

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1. Main Housing 27. Spring Retainer 54. Thrust Race

2. Pinion Gear Housing 28. Retaining Ring 55. Thrust Bearing
3. Tapered Bearing 29. Friction Disc (HI) 56. Sun Gear
4. Tapered Bearing 30. Clutch Plate HI) 57. Low Clutch Hub Assy
5. Retaining Ring 31. Clutch Backing Plate 58. Roller Bearing
6. Shim (adj. - A) 32. Ring Gear Assy 59. Low Clutch Retainer
7. Ring and Pinion Gears Set 33. Dowel Pin 60. Clutch Plate (LO)
8. Gear Hub 34. Thrust Race 61. Friction Disc (LO)
9. Tapered Bearing 35. Thrust Bearing 62. Low Clutch Spring
10. Bearing Carrier 36. Planet Carrier 63. Low Clutch Piston
11. Seal Ring (HI / L) 37. Needle Bearing 64. Piston Seal (LO)
12. Tapered Bearing 38. Planet Gear 65. O-Ring (LO)
13. Washer 39. Planet Gear Bearing 66. Piston Seal (LO)
14. Retaining Ring 40. Thrust Race 67. O-Ring (LO)
15. Gear Adjusting Nut (adj. – BL) 41. Planet Gear Shaft 68. Brake Spring Retainer
16. Locking Ring 42. Ball 69. Retaining Ring
17. High Clutch Hub 43. Retaining Ring 70. Output Shaft Coupling
18. Retaining Ring 44. Brake Clutch Retainer 71. Retaining Ring
19. High Clutch Piston 45. Brake Clutch Piston 72. Thrust Bearing
20. Inner Piston Seal (HI) 46. Inner Piston Seal 73. Thrust Race
21. O-Ring (HI) 47. O-Ring 74. Locking Plate
22. Outer Piston Seal (HI) 48. Outer Piston Seal 75. Thrust Washer
23. O-Ring (HI) 49. O-Ring 76. Shim
24. Outer Clutch Spring 50. Friction Disc (BR) 77. Thrust Race
25. Middle Clutch Spring 51. Clutch Plate (BR) 78. Shim
26. Inner Clutch Spring 52. Brake Outer Spring 79. Shim
27. Spring Retainer 53. Brake Inner Spring

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 Steering Drive Assy - Assembly and Adjustment of Components

1,0 – 2,0 Nm

11 – 22 N

Checking - I Method with Pocket Balance Checking - II Method with Torque Wrench

Bevel Gear Bearing Preload 6

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0,0 - 29,5 N

0,0 – 1,13 Nm
Checking - I Method with Pocket Balance

Pinion Shaft Bearing Preload

Checking - II Method with Torque Wrench
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Set of
Shim

Pinion Schaft Marking

A
Filler Gauge Bevel Gear Marking

A – Gap Value – Checking Pinion Shaft and Bevel Gear Setting in Housing
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Pinion Lock

Pinion Schaft Marking

Dial Gauge

BL – Backlash Value – Checking

Dial Gauge Magnetic Holder

Pinion Shaft and Bevel Gear Setting in Housing

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0,075 mm Max.

Pinion Schaft

Pinion Shaft end Play Checking

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0,13 – 0,51 mm (end play)

Dial Gauge
To Lift
Magnetic Holder

Output Shaft Sleeve

Output Shaft Sleeve End Play Checking

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 Steering Drive - Control Valves

1. Upper Steering Valve

2. Gasket
3. Steering Manifold
4. Stud
5. Lever Bracket
6. Lever Shaft
7. Lever Link
8. Pins
9. Lever Assy
10. Brake Lever
11. Roller Bearings
12. Lower Steering Valve
13. Hi-Lo Range valve

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10. Spring
11. Shim (BR prs. adjust.)
12. Spool Poppet
13. Brake Spool
14. Washer
15. Inner Spool Spring
16. Inner Spring Stop
17. Spring Spacer
18. Spacer Sleeve
19. Sleeve
20. Wiper Ring
21. Tube
22. O-Ring - Outer
23. O-Ring - Inner
24. Outer Spring
25. O-Ring
26. Metering Spool
1. Valve Housing
27. Dowel Pin
2. Rear Cover
28. Orifice
3. Gasket
29. Connector
4. Plug
30. Metering Spool Sleeve
5. Front Cover
31. O-Ring
6. Check Ball Body
32. Spring
7. Check Ball
8. Plug
Upper Steering Valve 9. Port Plug
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Lower Steering Valve

1. Upper Steering Valve

2. Lower Steering Valve
3. Gasket
4. Ball Small
5. Ball Large
6. Hi-Lo Range valve

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Lower Steering Valve

1. Valve Housing
2. Hi-Lo Valve
3. Front Cover
4. Valve Spool
5. Spring Seat
6. Sleeve Spacer
7. Spool Spring
8. Plug
9. O-Ring
10. Rear Gasket

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Hi-Lo Valve

1. Valve Housing
2. Solenoid Valve
3. Sequence Valve
4. Plug
5. Nozzle

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Steering Manifold

1. Manifold Housing
2. Spool Spring
3. Manifold Spool
4. O-Ring
5. Plug

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Transmission Diagram of TD-15 Steering Drive

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The steel disc is connected with the clutch gear ring by splines, and the
Technical principle of TD-15 steering drive friction disc is connected with the gear hub by splines.
Clutch status:
2) Clutch and piston seal: Spline a. The pressure oil, when being filled in the brake clutch, enters the clutch
Spline connection oil chamber to push the piston to move away from the friction pair, the
connection spring is compressed, the friction disc is separated from the dual steel
Pressure Spline disc, and the power can be transmitted;
Spline oil connection b. The pressure oil, when being filled in the steering clutch, enters to push
connection
the piston to move towards the friction pair, the spring returns to the
original position under the action of restoring force, the friction disc is
combined and pressed with the dual steel disc, and the power is
Spring transmitted through the gear hub;
force
direction

Piston Piston
movement movement

Pressure
oil

Structure of inner and outer seal rings of the piston:

Combined sealing structure of seal ring + O-ring is adopted
Gear hub
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Starting and LO Range Straight Travel

M - Main Pressure
CR - Brake Clutch (Right) Pilot Pressure
CL - Brake Clutch (Left) Pilot Pressure
LC - Left Clutch Section
RC - Right Clutch Section
HI-LO - High-Low Range Section
SOL - HI-LO Range Solenoid
SEQ - Sequence Valve Cartridge
FB - Foot Brake Section
EC (27) – Machine Electronic Controller
J - Steering Manifold
SD - Steering Drive
TBV – Breake Release Velve Assy

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Gradual Left Turn

M - Main Pressure
CR - Brake Clutch (Right) Pilot Pressure
CL - Brake Clutch (Left) Pilot Pressure
LC - Left Clutch Section
RC - Right Clutch Section
HI-LO - High-Low Range Section
SOL - HI-LO Range Solenoid
SEQ - Sequence Valve Cartridge
FB - Foot Brake Section
EC (27) – Machine Electronic Controller
J - Steering Manifold
SD - Steering Drive
TBV – Breake Release Velve Assy

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Pivot Turn Right

M - Main Pressure
CR - Brake Clutch (Right) Pilot Pressure
CL - Brake Clutch (Left) Pilot Pressure
LC - Left Clutch Section
RC - Right Clutch Section
HI-LO - High-Low Range Section
SOL - HI-LO Range Solenoid
SEQ - Sequence Valve Cartridge
FB - Foot Brake Section
EC (27) – Machine Electronic Controller
J - Steering Manifold
SD - Steering Drive
TBV – Breake Release Velve Assy

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Steering Drive Pressure
Measurement Points 4

1. Right Clutch (RC)

2. Right Brake (RB)
2 3 3. Left Clutch (LC)
4. Left Brake (LB)

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Steering Drive Pressure

Measurement Points

2. Right Brake (RB)

4. Left Brake (LB)

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Steering Valve
Brake Lever
Lubrication
PC

L C

FR M

LB RB

LC RC

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2.6 Combination valve

Structure Diagram of Combination Valve Schematic Diagram of Combination Valve

1. Priority valve; 2. Energy accumulator; 3. Switch valve; 1. Priority valve; 2. Energy accumulator; 3. Switch valve;
4. Switching valve; 5. Hydraulic control valve 4. Switching valve; 5. Solenoid valve
The combination valve distributes drive system fluid and control fluid to realize forward and backward movement, gear shifting, steering and braking functions of the
complete machine, and provides pilot control fluid for the working device.
It mainly includes:
① Priority valve: It is used to keep the pilot pressure to be 0.1~0.2 MPa lower than the main system pressure, thus ensuring prior control of the complete machine;
② Switch valve: As a safety switch, it must be closed before machine operation, ignition and startup;
③ Switching valve: The handle button controls the switching valve and the speed regulating valve on the transmission to realize gear shifting of the transmission;
④ Hydraulic control valve: It can be used to monitor the transmission pressure, and display the low system pressure alarm when the pressure is less than 1.4MPa;
⑤ Energy accumulator: It can stabilize and maintain the pressure of pilot system, and make sure to lower the working device to the ground when
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Oil Pressure Measuring Points

FR – Range Clutch Pressure

PC – Directional Clutch Pressure
L – Lubrication Pressure
C – Torque Converter Pressure
M – Main Pressure
RB – Right Brake Pressure
RC – Right Clutch Pressure
LB – Left Brake Pressure
LC – Left Clutch Pressure
M1 – Priority Valve Pressure
11. Steering Valve Assy
12. Pressure Regulator Valve
13. Range Selector Valve
14. Priority Valve
15. Pressure Switches
16. Diagnostic Quick Disconnect

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Traveling Hydraulic System of TD-15 Bulldozer

Right steering
2.10 Steering hydraulic system - steering brake valve Left steering control port Brake rocker arm
control port
Control port P2 Port LC Port RC

Left brake oil inlet

Steering valve
element oil return Port LB
port D1
Main oil line inlet P Brake oil return
Port RC port D1
1
Port LC
Left clutch oil inlet Right clutch oil inlet 2 Oil return port D
Steering valve Right brake
Diagram for Lower Structure of Steering Brake Valve
element oil inlet oil inlet
1. Clutch release valve element; 2. Return spring P1 Port RB
1 2 3
Diagram for Upper Structure of Steering Brake Valve
1. Left steering valve element; 2. Right steering valve element; 3. Brake valve element
Operation Status Description of Steering Brake Valve
Traveling pilot
S/N Brake pedal Oil line description
valve (left/right)
P and P1 are connected to LC and RC, and P is connected to P2 at the same time. LC and RC are connected to the left and right clutches respectively, with
a pressure of 1.89~1.93 MPa, to keep the clutches engaged;
1 × ×
P1 is connected to ports LB and RB at the same time, with a pressure of 1.89~1.93MPa, to disengage the brake;
The clutch and brake are disengaged after the complete machine is started.
LC is connected with oil return port D, and the steering clutch is released after pressure relief;
Left/right
2 × LB is connected with the brake oil return port D1, and the brake is engaged after pressure relief;
steering The right driving wheel keeps moving forward to turn left.

LB and RB are connected with the brake oil return port D1, and the brake is started after pressure relief;
3 × Foot brake LC and RC do not unload, the steering clutch is still under pressure, and power can be output if the machine is in forward/backward state;
The clutch is still engaged when the brake is engaged after the brake pedal is depressed.
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Traveling Hydraulic System of TD-15 Bulldozer

2.10 Steering hydraulic system - steering brake valve

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2.10 Steering hydraulic system - steering brake valve

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2.10 Steering hydraulic system - steering brake valve

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2.10 Steering hydraulic system - steering brake valve

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Final drive

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 I. Overview of TD-15 Final Drive
Outline of TD-15 final drive:

Sprocket

Final Drive (Left and Right)

The sprocket is installed on the final drive (not included in the transmission part MBOM).
The sprocket is a gear-shaped wheel at the rear of the caterpillar frame. The teeth of the
sprockets contact the bushings in the caterpillar chain and transmit power from the drive
system to the caterpillar chain.

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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
Schematic Diagram of TD-15 Final Drive

I (Input shaft) Transmission route:

Z1→Z2→Z3→Z4

Transmission ratio:
i=(54/17 )× (42/11)=12.128
IV (Output shaft)

Power is transmitted from the steering drive to the left and right
final drives. The first-stage reduction transmission is achieved
through spline connection of the pinion gear to the countershaft,
and the final reduction transmission is achieved through the
countershaft gear and gear ring. The gear ring and the sprocket
shaft are fixedly connected to drive the sprocket to rotate in the
same direction, thus driving the machine.
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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
Technical features of TD-15 final drive:
Input part

Sprocket Technical features:

bearing
◆It adopts the fixed-shaft structure, modular
design and two-stage reduction transmission
structure, and is characterized by relatively
simple structure, high reliability and simple
fault analysis;
◆The gear adopts grinding and shaping
process, with high precision and low noise;
◆Each side of the final drive is lubricated and
supplied with oil independently, and sealed to
prevent leakage and dirt.

Housing Cover

The left and right final drives are composed of pinion, intermediate shaft and
gear, gear ring and hub shaft, housing and cover. The main difference is the
structural directions of housing and cover, and others are common.
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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
Technical features of TD-15 final drive:
Input shaft
Gear Z3 gear Z1
Input
Sprocket part
hub

Sprocket Power is transmitted from the steering drive to

bearing the left and right final drives. Power is
transmitted to the input shaft gear Z1 through
Intermediate the spline connection of the countershaft of
the steering drive. One-stage reduction
shaft
transmission is achieved through spline
connection gear Z2 on the countershaft. The
Gear Z2 final reduction transmission is achieved
through the countershaft gear Z3 and the gear
ring Z4. The gear ring Z4 and the sprocket
shaft are fixedly connected through the gear
Z5, and the sprocket shaft rotates and drives
Gear Z5 the sprocket to rotate in the same direction,
Internal thus driving the machine.
gear ring
Z4
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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
Internal structure of TD-15 final drive Input shaft
gear Z1
Input Input shaft Input part
part gear Z1

Countersh
aft gear Z3

Countershaft
gear Z3

Cover Gear Z2

The output shaft of the steering drive is connected to the input

shaft through splines, with power transmitted to the pinion Z1. The
final drive gear Z1 engages with gear Z2, providing the first-stage
gear reduction. Gear Z2 transmits power to Z3 output through the
Cover Gear Z2
spline of the countershaft gear. Two tapered roller bearings support
the countershaft in the final drive cover.
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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
TD-15 steering drive structure
1) Input shaft assembly: Small spiral bevel gear
Z1

Cone
bearing Cone
bearing

Retainer ring
(with 5 optional
thicknesses)

Sheath

The small spiral bevel gear Z1 of the input shaft rotates on

two tapered roller bearings, is installed on the housing, and is
engaged with the large spiral bevel gear connected to the hub
shaft to transmit power and change the transmission direction.
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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
Internal structure of TD-15 final drive
Sprocket
hub Gear
Gear
Sprocket ring Z4
ring Z4
hub

Sprocket
Sprocket bearing
bearing

Housing
Gear Z5

Countershaft gear Z3 of the final drive engages with gear ring

Gear Z4. The sprocket shaft and sprocket hub are welded together.
Housing Z5 The sprocket shaft and ring gear are fixedly connected
together through gear Z5. The sprocket shaft provides the
second-stage gear reduction. Two tapered roller bearings
support the sprocket shaft in the final drive housing.

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 II. Introduction to TD-15 Final Drive
Internal structure of TD-15 final drive
Shaft end clearance control 0.05~0.1mm

0~0.09mm

Both ends of TD15 final drive shaft are supported by tapered roller bearings, with its clearance
controlled within mm by selecting and combining shaft end gaskets of different thicknesses.
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 IV. Maintenance of TD-15 Final Drive
Maintenance instructions for final drive
1. Oil products
TD-15 final drive oil is the diesel engine oil of SAE 10W-30 grade CD and above.
2. Inspection of oil level (once a week):
1) Place the machine on level ground. Remove the level plug, check the lubricating oil, and add it to the plug
opening if the lubricating oil is insufficient. Besides, check the level plug for possible metal particles (consult your
local dealer if this condition persists after regular inspection), reinstall the level plug and tighten it.
Note: Transmission oil must be added until the oil level rises to the correct position at the corresponding temperature
when the oil level is lower than the minimum oil level. Oils of different grades shall not be mixed, and must be
cleaned when being replaced! Level plug

Drain plug
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 IV. Maintenance of TD-15 Final Drive
Maintenance instructions for final drive

3. Oil replacement
1) When the oil temperature is at the operating temperature, park the machine on level ground.
Remove the drain plug (2) and level plug (1) and place the lubricating oil in a suitable container.
Remove metal particles from the magnetic plug. Reinstall and tighten the drain plug. Add 8 liters
of drive oil to the housing and install the level plug.
2) Operate the machine in low gear (no load) for several minutes. Remove the oil drain plug and
drain the transmission oil thoroughly into a suitable container. Reinstall and tighten the drain plug.
Remove the level plug. Fill the housing with new oil until it reaches the bottom of the level plug
opening. Reinstall and tighten the level plug.

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 V. Common Faults and Troubleshooting of TD-15 Transmission

Troubleshooting of common faults of TD-15 final drive

1) The prerequisite for performance test: The oil temperature of final drive is normal and within
the range of 65 ~ 110℃.
2) The oil product and its quantity must meet oil quality and consumption requirements of the final
dive.
3) Operation specifications must be implemented strictly.

Table 5-1 Troubleshooting of Common Faults Associated with TD-15 Final Drive
S/N Fault Characteristics Main Cause Fault Inspection and Troubleshooting
1. Use appropriate lubricating oil grade and quantity.
1. Poor or insufficient lubrication Check for leakage
1 Final drive overheating
2. Bearings seized 2.Remove the sprocket drive and check the damaged
bearing.
1. Use appropriate grade and quantity of clean
1. Incorrect, dirty or insufficient lubricating oil
lubricating oil
2 Noise 2. The bearing scratched or damaged
2. Replace the bearing
3. Gear wear or damage
3. Check all gears and replace them when necessary.
1. Lubricating oil leakage at the drain plug or
1. Remove, clean the sealing surface and apply
level plug
LOCTITE.
2. Lubricating oil leakage between the main
2. Remove and replace the transport oil seal. Clean
3 Leakage of lubricating oil reducer housing and the rear main frame and/or
the contact surfaces of the seals.
between the main reducer housing and the cover
3. Tighten the plug or replace the seal ring when
3. Lubricating oil leakage between the sprocket
necessary
drive bracket and final drive cover
1. The oil seal between the rear frame and the
Too high lubricating oil level of 1. Replace the pinion and oil seal.
4 final drive damaged
final drive 2. Replace the oil seal.
2. Oil seal pinion surface damaged

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Thank You.