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STEERING / SUSPENSION

STEERING SHAFT BEARING 8. Apply Loctite ® 271 ™ (Red) to the outer
REPLACEMENT circumference of the new upper bearing race. Slide
the new upper bearing onto the steering shaft and
NOTE press it into the pivot tube by hand.
Replacement pivot tube assembly comes with new IMPORTANT
upper and lower bearings installed. Use this procedure ®
if replacing just the bearings only. Use care not to allow any of the Loctite to get in the
bearing as this may cause the bearing to seize.
Bearings will be seated in the pivot housing upon
1. Perform the “Steering Shaft Removal” procedure.
tightening the steering wheel nut in step 14.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
9. Reinstall the upper washers and spacers in the order
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube. in which they were removed.
4. Note the order and location of the washers and 10. Install the steering wheel and hand tighten the nut.
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spacers between the steering wheel and pivot tube. Apply Loctite 271
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift 11. Reinstall the steering shaft assembly in the vehicle.
punch. Install the lower portion of the steering shaft onto the
steering gear box assembly (see Figure 5-16).
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of Torque the lower pinch bolt to specification.
excessive wear or damage.
TORQUE
7. Apply Loctite ® 271 ™ (Red) to the outer
circumference of the new lower bearing race. Slide Lower Steering Pinch Bolt:
the new lower bearing onto the steering shaft and 42 ft-lb (57 Nm)
install the steering shaft through the pivot tube. Be
sure the lower washers and spacers are still on the 12. Install the two fasteners that retain the pivot tube
steering shaft. (see Figure 5-17). Torque fasteners to specification.
TORQUE
Pivot Tube Bolts:
8 ft-lb (11 Nm)

13. Install the fastener retaining the upper portion of the
steering wheel tilt shock to the pivot tube (see Figure 8
5-17). Torque fastener to specification.
TORQUE
Tilt Shock Bolt:
7 ft-lb (10 Nm)

14. Be sure the front wheels are facing straight forward.
Remove the steering wheel and align as needed.
q Cap r - y Bushing Torque the steering wheel nut to specification. Apply
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Loctite 271 ™
w Nut u - i Bearing
TORQUE
e Steering Hub Insert o - s Bushing Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)

15. Wipe the pivot tube clean of any excess Loctite .
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16. Install steering wheel cap and field test steering
operation.

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