Cushman 632904 Service Manual page 104

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
wrench to thread shaft of rack extension (7) further into
B
rack ball joint. This will provide more travel for the steer-
ing wheel to be turned to the right.
Rack
Ball
Joint
Fig. 20 Spindle Contact with Front Axle
With spindle arm resting against front axle, cut wire tie
(14) securing bellows (9) to rack and pinion unit (1) and
slide bellows away from rack and pinion unit to see large
hex of rack extension. An 1/8" gap should exist between
the large hex and the end of the rack and pinion unit.
Fig. 21 Checking Gap
Adjust, using an 1/8" thick washer as a gauge, by turn-
ing shaft of rack extension with wrench to create the 1/8"
gap. Tighten jam nut (5) to 35 - 45 ft. lbs. (47 - 61 Nm)
torque. Secure bellows to rack and pinion unit with new
wire tie (14).
Page H-16
Passenger Side
Spindle Arm
Resting Against
Front Axle
Approximately
1/8" Thick Washer
Gap
Repair and Service Manual
Steering Wheel Replacement
Tool List
Socket, 15/16"..............................................................1
Front
Ratchet, 1/2" drive .......................................................1
of Vehicle
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Anti-seize Compound ..................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. .................................................1
To maintain correct orientation when replacing steering wheel,
first turn wheels straight ahead.
To prevent damage to the clipboard or steering wheel
cover, perform the following removal procedure. Do not
use a screwdriver to push or pry the retaining tabs.
From the front side of the steering wheel (4), remove the
clipboard (5) or steering wheel cover (3) by first pulling
straight up on the bottom of the clipboard or Steering
wheel cover to release the two bottom retaining tabs.
Then, using thumb for leverage as shown, reach from
behind steering wheel with fingertips to first pull down,
and then push up to release the two top clipboard or
steering wheel cover retaining tabs (Ref. Fig. 22).
4
Fig. 22 Clipboard or Steering Wheel Cover Removal
NOTICE
4
5
Step 1
Step 2
3
Step 1
Step 2
Qty.