Steering Column; Removal; Steering Wheel - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

8.

STEERING COLUMN

8.1

REMOVAL

To disassemble the steering column from system,
refer to Figure 9 & Figure 10. The steering
column has no lubrication points. The lower
steering column U-joint is easily accessible
through the front service compartment. The upper
steering column U-joint and the steering slip joint
are accessible from the front driver's area. To
access these joints, proceed as follows:
FIGURE 9: STEERING COLUMN
1. From the front driver's compartment area,
remove the three plastic fasteners on steering
column lower cover. Remove the lower cover
(Figure 10).
2. Unscrew the four retaining screws on steering
column middle cover.
3. Unscrew the four retaining screws fixing
steering column upper cover to middle cover.
Remove the steering column middle and
upper covers.
4. Position the steering wheel in order to gain
access to the joints.
FIGURE 10: STEERING COLUMN COVERS
9.
9.1
NOTE
Before undertaking the steering wheel removal,
assure that the front wheels are pointing straight
ahead, aligned with the vehicle.
1. Set the battery master switch located in the
rear electrical compartment to the "OFF"
position.
2. Pull the horn pad straight up gently to detach
it from the steering wheel (Figure 11).
3. Disconnect the horn wire (white) connected to
the horn pad and the steering wheel harness
4-pin connector.
PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Section revised June 2019
SECTION 14: STEERING

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL
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