Replace The Steering Shaft - Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT

6. If equipped with a horn switch in the steering wheel, remove the switch, disconnect the wires
from the switch and cut the terminals off of the wires.
7. Remove the steering wheel.
NOTE: Refer to Replace the Steering Wheel
8. Remove the upper steering shaft bushing or bearing
from the steering column.
9. Remove the steering gear access cover from the
steering column (if equipped).
10. Remove and discard the pinch bolt and nut from
the steering shaft coupler.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove the
key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
section for information regarding
removing the steering wheel.
Steering
NOTE Most vehicle configurations will now allow the
steering shaft to slide off of the steering gear
input shaft and then back down out of the
steering column. If there is not enough
clearance for this procedure then the steering
gear must be removed. Refer to Replace the
Steering Gear for information regarding
removing the steering gear.
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