Group 25, Steering Column and Gear
SM 765, Dec ’06
Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement • 25-3-1
Steering Column and Component Removal ................................................... 2
Key Switch Removal ...........................................................................................2
Hand Wheel, Horn Contact Ring, and Directional Control Assembly Removal .............. .2
Column Tilt Lock Assembly Removal ................................................................2
Steering Gear and Lower Steering Column Removal. .........................................3
Steering Column and Component Replacement ............................................ 4
IMP
RTANT
Before removing any component for overhaul, make sure the
correct repair parts, seals, and gasket sets are available.
Typical Steering Column Assembly
CAUTION
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SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck:
Wire Harness
Direction Control
Assembly
Tilt Lock Lever
Tilt Lock Assembly
Light Switch Lever
Steer Handle
Steer Handle
Screw
Gas Spring
Column Lower Cover
Column Inside
Column Inside
Column Upper Cover
Rocker Switch
Section 3
Steering Column and Component Removal and Replacement