BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
5.12
STEERING POST ASSEMBLY
12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm)
12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm)
NOTE: Steering post bearing is shown in ex-
ploded view form. This bearing is attached to
the post using a radial riveting method and is a
non--serviceable item. Steering post relacement
is required in the event of a bearing failure.
DECAL REPLACEMENT
W ARNING
The following procedure involves the use of an
open flame. Perform this procedure in a well ventilated
area, away from gasoline or other flammable materials.
Be sure the area to be flame treated is clean and free
of gasoline or flammable residue.
Thesidepanels, frontandrearfendercabsareplastic
polyethylenematerial.Therefore, theymust be“flame
treated” prior to installing a decal to ensure good
adhesion. A bonus of the flame treating procedure is
itcanbeusedtoreduceor eliminatethe whitishstress
marks that are sometimes left after a fender or cab is
bent, flexed, or damaged.
To flame treat the decal area:
1. Pass the flame of a propane torch back and forth
quickly over the area where the decal is to be
applied until the surface appears slightly glossy.
This should occur after just a few seconds of
flame treating. Do not hold the torch too close to
the surface. (2--3 inches from the flame tip is
recommended) Keepthetorchmovingtoprevent
damage.
2. Applythedecalon oneedge first.Slowlylaydown
remainder of the decal while rubbing lightly over
the decal surface to eliminate any air bubbles
during the application.
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