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Steering
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The steering system consists of a collapsible steering column assembly, an intermediate shaft assembly and
a rack and pinion type steering unit.
The steering column assembly is supported in the driving compartment with an adjustable
lup
and down)
bracket. Each end of the steering column shaft is splined. The upper
splined
end is designed to accept the
steering wheel. The lower splined end of the steering column shaft fits through an opening
in
the driver's
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and is sealed with a gasket and plate.
The lower end of the steering column shaft is secured to the upper universal joint of the intermediate
shaft
The lower universal joint of the intermediate shaft
is
secured to the splined stub shaft of the steering
gear
The steering gear unit consists of a rack and pinion assembly, tie rod assemblies and the rod
ends
Each end
of the rack and pinion assembly is protected from the elements with a flexible rubber boot which
is
secured
with two (2) clamps. The adjustable tie rod ends, for adjusting toe-in
specifications,
are fastened to the
steering knuckles. Fig.
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