Monaco 2009 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2009
K
night
Chassis Information - 1
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Steering Components
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 five 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:
Check the shaft for looseness. Repair if
loose or worn.
Apply the specified grease at the grease
fitting on the universal joint. Apply
until the new grease purges from all the
seals.
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:
Check the shaft for looseness. Repair if
loose or worn.
With finger, cover the rear air hole so
grease flows to the front seal. Apply the
specified grease at the grease fitting on
the slip yoke. Apply until new grease
purges and forces finger away from
the air hole in the end of the slip yoke.
Greasing interval is yearly or every
30,000 miles.
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1. axle Beam
2. steerng Box
3. intermedate steerng shaft
. unversal Jonts
. slp yoke
. Ball Jont
. steerng column
8. steerng Wheel
9. Rght Knuckle assembly
10. spndle
11. Kngpn
12. centerlnk
13. ptman arm
1. drag lnk
Typical Steering Components
Intermediate Steering Shaft: Torque clamp bolt to
48 ft. lbs. for 3/8” and 75 ft. lbs. for 7/16”.
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