Steering Column; Steering Column Removal; Steering Column Disassembly - Club Car Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION

STEERING COLUMN

Read WARNING on page 7-1.

STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery and spark plug as instructed in the WARNING on page 7-1.
2. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel Removal on page 7-1.
3. Remove dashboard. See Dashboard Removal, Section 4, Page 4-3.
4. Disconnect the wires from the electrical components mounted on the dash panel.
5. Remove the front body. See Front Body Removal, Section 4, Page 4-3.
6. Remove the upper bolt (2) and lock washer (3) from the universal joint (1) (Figure 7-4, Page 7-4).
7. Remove the nuts (17), bolts (15), and washers (16) from the steering column mount (14) (Figure 7-1,
Page 7-2).
8. Disconnect the U-joint (1) from the steering column shaft and remove the steering column from the vehicle
(Figure 7-4, Page 7-4).
Figure 7-4 Steering U-Bolt

STEERING COLUMN DISASSEMBLY

1. While supporting steering column (14) on a workbench, remove snap ring (5) from shaft (Figure 7-1,
Page 7-2).
NOTE: Do not allow the steering shaft to slide out of the steering tube when removing the snap ring.
2. Remove the washer (6), spring (7), and wedge (8) (Figure 7-1, Page 7-2).
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