Clean
WARNING
Cleaning solvents can be flammable and toxic and
can cause skin irritation. When using cleaning
solvents, always follow the solvent manufactur-
er's recommended safety precautions.
WARNING
Compressed air is used for cleaning and drying
purposes, or for cleaning restrictions. wear pro-
tective clothing (goggles/shields, gloves, etc.).
Make sure the path of the compressed air is away
from all personnel to avoid injury.
1.
Clean metal parts in solvent. Remove all traces of
old lubricant and dirt. Clean nonmetal parts with
warm soapy water and a lint free cloth.
2.
After cleaning dry parts with compressed air. DO
NOT dry parts with a cloth.
Inspect
1.
Inspect for loose, burned, missing, cracked or
damaged hardware.
2.
Inspect all parts for dents, holes, bends, burrs,
rust, corrosion or marred finishes.
3.
Replace all defective or damaged parts.
Assemble
NOTE:
This procedure is for the installation of all
components of the steering column assembly. All
components are not often removed for a repair proce-
dure. Do only those steps of the procedure necessary
to install the required component.
NOTE:
Perform Step 1 only for lift trucks manufac-
tured before January, 2012.
1.
Lubricate the horn contact slip rings with a small
amount of conductive grease Yale P/N
582014302. See Figure 15.
2.
Install fastener, connector bracket and connector,
two horn contacts and four screws.
3.
Assemble lower shaft and upper shaft, secure
with spit pin.
4.
Install two pivot bolts, two bushings, two nuts and
bracket onto housing.
5.
Install gas spring and two pins on housing.
Install
NOTE:
Lubricate spline end of lower shaft with multi
purpose grease, see
Periodic Maintenance Manual
for your lift truck.
NOTE:
Perform Step 1 for lift trucks equipped with
gas or LPG engines.
1.
Install steering column, four bushings and four
bolts on cowl standoffs. Tighten bolts to
38 N•m (28 lbf ft). See Figure 14.
NOTE:
Perform Step 2 for lift trucks equipped with
diesel engines.
2.
Install four isolators, steering column four isola-
tors, four bushings and four bolts standoffs on
cowl. Tighten bolts to 38 N•m (28 lbf ft). See Fig-
ure 14.
3.
Install floor plate, floor mats and steering column
covers. See section Hood, Seat, and Side Covers
Replacement.
4.
Install steering wheel and hex nut on steering col-
umn. Tighten hex nut to 40 to 54 N•m (30 to
40 lbf ft). Connect electrical wiring and install horn
button. See Figure 13.
5.
Remove tag from negative battery connector and
connect to battery. Adjust steering column to neu-
tral position.
6.
Remove blocks from each side of tires.
Steering Column
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