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v) Use the manual helm to set the steering to the midstroke position. Adjust the
position of the drive collar so that there is a 7.3in (185mm) gap between it
and the front face of the steering cylinder (Fig B23). Tighten the drive collar
clamp screw and torque to 175in-lb (19Nm). Tighten the drive collar lock nut
and torque to 45in-lb (5nm).
Fig B23 - Positioning the drive collar
Guide Tube*
7 .3in (185mm)
when steering is centered
* This diagram shows the earlier model Volvo cylinders, which featured a “necked” guide tube -
later models have a simpler parallel guide tube, which does not require the use of the Drive Collar
Spacer Bush .
• Refer to section B9 on connecting the secondary steering cable to the drive unit.
