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Steering/Body/Controls
The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Steering wheel secure.
B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and full-
right turning capability.
C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely.
The frame and welds should be checked periodically for
damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken compo-
nents, and missing components.
Steering Wheel
REMOVING
1. Remove the steering wheel cover; then match mark
the steering shaft and steering wheel.
NOTE: Any time steering components are disassem-
bled, all connecting components should be marked for
proper alignment during assembling.
2. Remove the lock clip from the steering shaft; then
remove the nut securing the steering wheel and
remove the steering wheel.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the steering wheel for cracks, missing pad-
ding, or broken spokes.
2. Inspect the splines for wear.
3. Check that the steering wheel is not bent.
INSTALLING
1. Install the steering wheel aligning the two match
marks; then apply a drop of red Loctite #271 to the
threads of the nut and secure the steering wheel.
Tighten to 25 ft-lb.
NOTE: If a new steering wheel is being installed,
mark the wheel as close as possible to the old wheel
mark; then check for proper positioning with the
front wheels straight forward.
2. Install the lock clip on the steering shaft.
NOTE: If the hole in the steering shaft does not
align with the slots in the castle nut, tighten the nut
slightly until the next slot aligns with the hole.
PR899
Steering System
REMOVING STEERING SHAFT/EPS
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Thoroughly troubleshoot the EPS system (if
equipped) prior to replacing the EPS assembly (see
Electrical System - Electronic Power Steering (EPS))
as there are several possible external causes for sys-
tem failure.
1. Remove the hood, front access panel, and front fend-
ers; then disconnect the regulator/rectifier and
remove the screws securing the coolant bottle to the
front storage box.
2. Remove the front storage box; then remove the steer-
ing wheel.
3. Disconnect the tilt steering mechanism from the
steering shaft; then remove the shift lever knob.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the
back of the dash; then remove the dash.
5. Remove the two cap screws securing the steering
shaft housing to the frame.
PR897A
NOTE: Steps 6 and 7 are for non-EPS models. For
EPS models, complete steps 8-11.
6. Make matching alignment marks on the pinion shaft
and steering shaft joint.
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