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2.
Drive two sleeve bearings (24) from steering column housing (3). Remove two lubrication fittings (25) from
steering column housing (3).
3.
Remove setscrew (26) and, using an arbor press, press bearing (27) from slide shaft assembly (16).
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect steering column housing and related parts for corrosion, nicked surfaces, scored bearing surfaces, and
any breaks in casting.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680, Type III) is used to clean parts and is potentially
dangerous to personnel and property. Extinguish all smoking materials and do not
allow sparks or open flames near the work area. Use skin and eye protection and
work in a well-ventilated area. Flash point of dry cleaning solvent is 200F (93C).
2.
Clean all components with dry cleaning solvent and rags.
3.
Clean corrosion with crocus cloth.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Apply antiseize compound to exterior and interior of bearing (27) and, using an arbor press, press bearing (27)
into slide shaft assembly (16).
2.
Apply thread locking compound to threads of setscrew (26) and install setscrew (26) into slide shaft assembly (16)
to secure bearing (27).
3.
Install two lubrication fittings (25) onto steering column housing (3).
4.
Apply grease to inner bore of steering column housing (3) and interior and exterior of two sleeve bushings (24).
Install two sleeve bushings (24) into steering column housing (3).
5.
Install two access covers (23) onto steering column housing (3) and secure with eight capscrews (21) and
lockwashers (22).
6.
Apply grease to slide shaft assembly (16) and install slide shaft assembly (16) into steering column housing (3).
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