Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24A, Service Manual

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Section 6 – Front wheels, Fork & Steering
INSTALLING TILLER
1. Make sure wheels are pointed straight ahead.
2. Apply Anti-Seize to steering shaft. Install square key and
tiller on steering shaft and torque to 22-25 ft. lbs. (3-3.5
Kgm).
STEERING WHEEL EQUIPPED MODEL
REMOVING STEERING WHEEL
1. Remove scorecard holder by carefully prying out from
steering wheel.
2. Remove two Phillips head screws securing steering wheel
to collar (Figure 6-7).
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut from center of steering
wheel.
4. Pull steering wheel from splined shaft.
NOTICE: If bearing appears worn, or steering is not
smooth, continue with steps 5 - 8 and replace the
bushing and bearings (Figure 6-5).
REPLACING STEERING SHAFT BEARINGS
To perform this service, raise vehicle using floor jack
and safely support it with jack stands positioned under
main frame tubes. See Section 3 Maintenance - Lifting
Instructions.
5. Remove screw and nut and disconnect steering shaft from
the pinion sprocket.
6. Using a soft mallet, tap the steering shaft free of the
steering column.
7. Grease new bearings and tap into steering column.
8. Re-install steering shaft and bushing.
INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL
1 Make sure wheels are pointed straight ahead.
2. Apply Anti-Seize to steering shaft. Install steering wheel
centered on splined shaft.
3. Install steering wheel nut and torque to 22-25 ft. lbs. (3-
3.5 Kgm).
4. Connect collar to steering wheel with two Phillips head
screws.
5. Install scorecard holder.
UPPER STEERING GROUP
DISASSEMBLY (FIGURE 6-5)
1. Remove steering wheel as described above. Remove
steering column guard.
2. Remove master link from chain and remove chain.
3. Remove lock nut and screw securing steering shaft to
pinion sprocket. Remove pinion sprocket and nylon
washers from tripod. If nylon bushing appears worn,
replace it.
4. Remove jamnut, washer and steering sprocket.
5. If bearings appear worn and require replacement,
disconnect front fork from the upper tie rod. Use a rubber
mallet and tap the front fork from the frame tube. Grease
new bearings and tap into frame tube.
ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 6-5)
1. Install front fork, washers (top and bottom of fork), square
key, steering sprocket, washer and jamnut. Tighten
jamnut.
2. Install nylon washers and pinion sprocket.
3. Install chain and master chain link to steering sprocket
and pinion sprocket.
4. Attach steering shaft to pinion sprocket with screw and
lock nut.
5. Install steering wheel as described on this page.