Taylor-Dunn C0-425-36, Operation, Troubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manualooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 9
STEERING COLUMN
NOTE: The steering column does not have to be removed from the vehicle unless the lower steering shaft
or bushing is to be replaced. Refer to
Replace the Tilt Steering Assembly
section for information
regarding removing the steering column.
Perform the following 5 steps if the steering column is not removed from the vehicle.
1/4 cut flat washer
Upper bearing #1
Upper bearing #2
Tilt spring retainer
Tilt spring
Tilt spring guide
Pivot pin
Upper steering shaft
Plastic CV bushing
Tilt housing
Turn switch
Retaining plate
Circlip
Steering wheel adaptor
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Unplug the main battery connector.
Disassemble
6. Depress the retaining plate and remove the retaining plate circlip.
7. Remove the retaining plate and the horn button contact plate and spring.
8. Remove he three button head screws holding the turn signal switch.
9. If replacing the turn switch, remove the pins from the harness connector and pull the switch out
of the column.
10. Remove the upper shaft inner race and bearing #1.
11. Remove the two Torx head screws in the housing and remove the housing. Catch the flat
washer as it falls out.