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6-34 / Towing
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Figure 6-7: Dwell Mechanism
NOTE: Disconnect input shaft of dwell mechanism only (towards front of truck). Disconnecting the rear
shaft will create additional steps in re-timing the steering system.
1. Center the steering wheel.
NOTE: Match marking is not necessary, but may serve as a secondary verification during re-timing.
2. Match mark steering shaft (1) and dwell mechanism front input shaft (2).
3. Remove screw (3) and nut (4) and remove steering shaft (1) from dwell mechanism (5).
4. Support steering shaft for transport.
5. Before placing the vehicle back into service, re-time the steering system. Refer to “TAK-4 Rear Steering
Adjustments,” Group 0601-P-005, in the vehicle service manual.