Section 10 --- Chassis Information
The Executive 2005
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Steering Column
The steering wheel connects to the steering box using a drive shaft. Service the steering drive shaft
universal joints and slip yoke every 30,000 miles or annually. Remove the steering column cover to
access the upper universal joint and slip yoke lubrication points. The lower universal joint is
accessed from underneath in the generator compartment behind the front electrical box.
Greasing the Steering Drive Shaft Universal Joints:
1. Check the drive shaft for looseness. If loose or worn, repair the drive shaft as necessary.
2. Apply the specified grease at the grease fitting on the universal joint.
Apply until the new grease purges from all the seals.
3. If the new grease does not purge from the seals, disassemble and clean the joint or replace the uni-
versal joint. Do not lose the needle bearings.
Greasing the Steering Drive Shaft Slip Yoke and Splines:
1. Check the drive shaft for looseness. If loose or worn, repair the drive shaft as necessary.
2. With finger, cover the rear air hole so grease flows to the front seal. Apply the specified grease at
the grease fitting on the slip yoke. Apply until new grease purges and forces finger away from the
air hole in the end of the slip yoke. Greasing interval is yearly or every 30,000 miles.
LUBRICATION POINTS
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Slip Yoke
Steering Drive Shaft
Splines
Front Seal
U-Joint
U-Joint
Steering Box
Rear Air Hole
Steering
Wheel
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