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• After the vehicle has been involved in an under- carriage impact which results in any type of damage • Under any conditions which result in the steer- ing gear, steering column or steering column shaft Inspect the lower coupling shaft and its flexible joint for any of the following conditions: • seized or binding bearings • loose bearing stakes • bearings not fully seated • shaft bent • shaft too short (see measurement procedure below) Upon inspection, if any of the above conditions exist, replacement of the entire steering column The shaft area of the lower coupling is a dual-stage type (Fig. 30). It has a Stage 1 and a Stage 2. Upon REMOVAL NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING (1) Place the steering wheel in the STRAIGHT- AHEAD position. Using a steering wheel holder, lock (2) Remove the silencer pad below the knee blocker panel below the steering column. (3) Fold down and remove the knee blocker. pin, back off the pinch bolt nut, and remove the (5) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE- Fig. 30 Dual-Stage Shaft Coupling 1 - STAGE 1 9 B 9 4 - POINT 9 A 9 Fig. 31 Steering Wheel Holder Fig. 32 Steering Column Coupling 1 - RETAINING PIN 19 - 22 COLUMN PT STEERING COUPLING - LOWER (Continued) |