2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 7-1
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SECTION 7 – STEERING AND FRONT
SUSPENSION
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service this vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow all procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing vehicle. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Turn key switch
OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and remove key
prior to servicing.
• Moving parts! Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains,
etc. before servicing vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or electrical wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine or any other metal component.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Before lifting, unload cargo bed, lock the brakes and
chock the wheels that remain on the floor. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or
hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device
to hold vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to
support the vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering is controlled through a rack and pinion steering assembly that is connected by a steering column to
a steering wheel. No manual adjustment to the rack and pinion gear assembly is required. A spring loaded
self-adjusting mechanism is incorporated into the assembly.
STEERING WHEEL
Read WARNING on page 7-1.
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery and spark plug as instructed. See WARNING on page 7-1.
2. Remove the two mounting screws (30) and plate (28) (Figure 7-4, Page 7-5).
3. Match mark the steering wheel (25) and steering column shaft (19) so when the steering wheel is removed
it can be placed back in exactly the same position on steering column shaft (Figure 7-4, Page 7-5).
