TM 9-2320-289-34
8-2.
STEERING COLUMN MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
CAUTION
Ensure that steering column (9) is
placed in vise only as indicated.
Failure to secure steering column
properly in vise may result in
damage to steering column.
2. Place steering column (9) in vise
using both weldnuts of either set A or
set B. Vise jaws must clamp onto
sides
of weldnuts
indicated by
arrows.
3 .
Drive out pivot pin (14) and remove
transmission gearshift lever (13).
4.
5.
Using magnet, remove upper bearing
thrust washer (19). Remove 4 screws
(20). Guide electrical connector and
ignition switch rod through shift tube
and remove directional signal housing
(18) assembly.
Remove steering
column
upper
bearing (17) from directional signal
housing (18). Remove bushing (16)
and retainer (15) from lower side of
directional signal housing.
TA50474
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