Steering Wheel Removal; Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement - Taylor-Dunn G0-010-00 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

1. Remove the steering wheel cap.
2. Loosen the nut and back it half way off the steering
shaft.
NOTE
If reinstalling the same steering wheel, use a white
paint marker to help align upon installation.
3. With a glove on your hand, place it under the steering
wheel. Lift upward on the inner portion of the steering
wheel while using a hammer to strike the steering
shaft nut.
4. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the
shaft.
Installation
NOTE
Ensure flat washer is installed on the steering shaft and
the two wave washers are above it.
1. Center the wheels and install the steering wheel so it
is properly centered on the steering shaft.
2. Install the steering wheel nut. Torque nut to
specification.
TORQUE
Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
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STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING SHAFT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
NOTICE
Replacement pivot tube assembly comes with new
upper and lower bearings installed. Use this procedure
if replacing just the bearings only.
1. Perform the "Steering Shaft Removal" procedure.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube.
4. Note the order and location of the spacers between
the pivot tube and steering shaft.
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
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