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STEP 15 - SECURING COLUMNS
2. Get (2) lock plates and (2) 1”-8 lock 
nuts from parts bag. Then, install 
(1) lock plate and (1) lock nut to top 
rear guide on the mounting plate 
on the LH column (FIGS. 73-1 and 
73-1A). Torque lock nut to 200 lb-
ft. Repeat for RH column.
1. Slightly lower and open platform for 
access to mounting pin.
FIG. 73-1
INSTALLING LOCK PLATE
FIG. 73-1A
MOUNTING PLATE
LOCK PLATE
LH COLUMN
MOUNTING PIN
LOCK
NUT
METHOD 1 & METHOD 2
NOTE: Skip this step if using the METHOD 3 weld-on version of installation with no 
mounting plates.