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STEERING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Rep/ace the
Turn the column shaft,
it
should
turn
smoothly and
steering column
as
quietly
without binding.
anassemb/y.
If the shaft does
not
turn smoothly or quietly,
the
bearings
may
be
damaged or
faulty.
Be careful not to
damage the shaft
splines
16-6
Check the dust seals for fatigue, wear or damage.
Check the shaft splines
for
wear or damage.
If the they are damaged, check
the
steering wheel
and steering shaft splines also.
Check that the universal joint moves smoothly with-
out binding or
noise.
Check the
steer
ing shaft for deformation or
other
damage.
Check the shaft splines for wear or
damage
.
If the they are damaged, check the column and pin-
ion splines.
INSTALLATION
Install the steering shaft onto the steering pinion on
the gear box with
the
stepped side facing up.
Install the
pinch
bolt
with
the
lock washer while
aligning
the
bolt hole in
the
universal joint with
the
groove in the steering
pinion
properly.
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