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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 10164" data-attributes="member: 307">Put the critter on blocks  so wheels can turn,start her up and watch them go. My 853 has the servos and is conected to the steering levers by morse cables. I just unhook the cables and make adjustments until the wheels stop.This is done right on top of the pump.Then adjust the cable to get equal stroke in both forward or reverse. It a patience thing. Also be sure worn parts are not preventing repeatable centering of the steering lever.If the cylinders are infact cracked and are steel (some have cast ends) they can likely be welded,  so long as the crack is not right where the seal slides back and forth. You will have to pull them off and get a good look at things. Pressure test them on the bench and grind out the crack carfully.  It would be good to get some hi tensile welding electrodes for the repair, or you may want to take it to a pro.I have welded a few fittings back on and even shortend one cylinder by taking a piece out of the barrel and welding the bottom/ back end on again and shortening the rod.Worse case new cylinders can be made, but I'd certainly try a repair first.Ken</blockquote>