1. STRAP
2. TILLER HANDLE
3. SUPPORT
4. ARTICULATING
SHAFT
5. NUT
6. LOCKWASHER
7. WASHER
8. WASHER
9. CAPSCREW
Figure 17. Steering and Dash - Complete Removal
POWER ASSIST STEERING (OPTION)
WARNING
The steering assembly and dash is heavy and re-
quires the use of an overhead lifting device to po-
sition it during removal and installation. Be sure
the overhead lifting device is adequate to lift the
steer support assembly.
The following instructions are for removing the entire steer
support assembly without disassembly. This procedure is
useful when the dash and control handle must be removed
for access to other parts of the lift truck such as when re-
moving the traction motor. Some items may be serviced
without removing the steer support assembly. Remove only
the components necessary to safely complete the required
service.
Remove (Complete Unit)
Refer to Figure 17 for the following instructions.
1.
Turn the key switch to the
OFF
position and discon-
nect battery. Remove the drive unit compartment cov-
ers.
2.
Discharge the capacitor. See Special Precautions in
this section.
3.
Remove the two capscrews securing the cover to the
steer support and lift the cover off.
4.
Loosen the two screws and remove the dash assembly.
Secure dash out of the way or tag, identify, and discon-
nect all wiring from the BDI display and key switch if
necessary to remove the dash. See
Electrical System
2200SRM1640.
5.
Identify, tag, and disconnect the control handle wiring
harness, the brake switch, and the sensor from the main
wiring harness. Clip the wire tie securing the harnesses
to the main harness for removal.
6.
Remove the articulated shaft. Refer to Articulating
Shaft and Pinions (EPAS) in this section.
7.
Lower the overhead lifting device until the steer sup-
port rests on top of the brake. Readjust the sling and
tighten to support the steer support evenly.
8.
Remove the remaining capscrews, nuts, and washers
securing the steer support to the frame.
9.
Using the overhead lifting device, carefully remove the
steer support from the frame.
1600 SRM 1637
Steer Support Assembly
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