Replace The Steering Shaft - Taylor-Dunn ET-3000 Manual

Steering

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.
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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.
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.
T-48 AC / ET 3000
MB-T48-02