STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Steering Column
Page 7-2
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
NOTE:
To minimize corrosion and to make future removal of the steering wheel easier, apply a small
amount of oil or anti-seize compound to steering shaft splines and taper before installing the steer-
ing wheel.
1. Install the steering wheel (25) on the splines of the steering shaft (19). Be sure to align the match marks
placed on the wheel and steering column in step 3 above
(Figure 7-3, Page 7-3)
.
2. Install the steering wheel nut (27) and tighten to 13 ft-lb (17.6 N·m).
3. Install the plate (28)
(Figure 7-3, Page 7-3)
.
STEERING COLUMN
See General Warning on page 1-1.
STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed.
See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warning on page 1-2.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
See Steering Wheel Removal on page 7-1.
3. Remove the front body as instructed in Section 4 – Body and Trim.
4. Remove the instrument panel.
4.1. Remove the plastic panel screws from the instrument panel.
4.2. Pull dash panel from the dash.
4.3. Disconnect the wires from the electrical components mounted on the dash panel. Do not allow
wires to touch.
4.4. Slide dash panel up and away from the steering column.
Figure 7-1 Steering Wheel Puller
Figure 7-2 Steering Wheel Puller
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