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2008 IMPERIAL
CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
Steering Column
The intermediate steering shaft connects the
steering wheel to the steering box. Service the
intermediate steering shaft universal joints and
slip yoke every 30,000 miles or annually. Check
the torque on the clamp bolt at least every
fi
ve
years or 50,000 miles.
Remove the steering column cover to
access the upper universal joint and slip yoke
lubrication points. The lower universal joint
is accessed from underneath in the generator
compartment behind the front electrical box.
WARNING:
DO NOT place yourself under
motorhome without first properly
blocking frame (jackstands) from
coming down in case of rapid deflation
of air system.
Greasing the Intermediate Steering Shaft
Universal Joints:
1.
Check the shaft for looseness. Repair if
loose or worn.
2.
Apply the speci
fi
ed grease at the grease
fi
tting on the universal joint. Apply
until the new grease purges from all
the seals.
3.
If the new grease does not purge from
the seals, disassemble and clean the
joint or replace the universal joint.
DO
NOT
lose the needle bearings.
Greasing the Intermediate Steering Shaft
Slip Yoke and Splines:
1.
Check the shaft for looseness. Repair if
loose or worn.
2.
With
fi
nger, cover the rear air hole so
grease
fl
ows to the front seal. Apply
the speci
fi
ed grease at the grease
fi
tting
on the slip yoke. Apply until new
grease purges and forces
fi
nger away
from the air hole in the end of the slip
yoke. Greasing interval is yearly or
every 30,000 miles.
Intermediate Steering Shaft: Torque clamp bolt to
48 ft. lbs. for 3/8" and 75 ft. lbs. for 7/16".
090349e
Typical Steering Components
090389c
