TM 9-2320-272-24-3
4-116. UPPER AND LOWER STEERING COLUMN MAINTENANCE (Contd)
1 . Install U-joint (8) on steering gear input shaft (5) with screw (4), new lockwasher (2), and nut (1).
2 . Install two clamp bushings (7) on upper steering column (8).
NOTE
Position horn contact brush next to firewall.
3 . Lower upper steering column (8) through hole in floorboard (20) and insert splined end of upper
steering column (8) into universal joint (16).
4 . Install upper steering column (8) on universal joint (10) with screw (17), new lockwasher (15), and
nut (14). Do not tighten nut (14).
NOTE
If installing a new steering column, mark clamp position on new
column the same an on on old column.
5 . Install upper steering column (8) on instrument panel (6) with upper support clamp (9) and two
screws (10). Ensure clamp (9) is positioned over clamp bushing (7) at marked position.
6 . Attach upper steering column (8) to firewall (18) with lower mounting clamp (11), two washers (18),
screws (12), and new locknuts (19).
7. Tighten nut (14) 28-34 lb-ft (38-46 Nm),
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