Massey-ferguson Inc.

Gary C Stanek

Leo J Lorenz

A power steering system for a vehicle of the type having an axle (12) which supports a pair of steerable wheels (24) at opposite ends of the axle, the steerable wheels being interconnected by a steering linkage which includes steering arms and a tie rod interconnecting the steering arms. The steering system includes a double rodded steering cylinder assembly (30) having a pair of rods (52, 54) extending outwardly of a cylinder (48), one end of one rod (52) being secured to the tie rod by suitable structure (56, 58). The cylinder is in turn secured to the axle by mounting means (60) including a spherical bushing assembly to provide for universal movement of the cylinder assembly. The mounting means includes a mounting member (62) secured to the axle, a cylinder extension (66) which passes through the mounting member, and a spherical bearing which interconnects the cylinder extension (66) with the mounting member (62).

Power steering system

A grille mounting apparatus operable to support a grille on a tractor grille frame assembly for swinging movement between a service position wherein the grille is disposed to one side of the tractor grille frame assembly and a normal operating position wherein the grille is disposed in juxtapositioned relationship with respect to an inwardly extending flange of the tractor grille frame assembly. Improved fastening means are utilized to maintain the grille in its normal operating position, which fastening means may be released without the use of tools to permit the grille to be moved to its service position.

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Taylor, MI, United States of America

Gary C Stanek