Section 14: STEERING
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• Connect the hydraulic lines to the power
steering pump.
• Install the fuel pump. Torque-tighten bolts to
specification.
NOTE
Use a new sealing ring. Check that the fuel
pump drive axle sits correctly in the power
steering pump.
• Start the engine and let run for 5 minutes.
Make sure that there are no leaks.
7. STEERING COLUMN
7.1 REMOVAL
FIGURE 8: STEERING COLUMN
To disassemble the steering column from system,
refer to figure 8 & 9. The steering column has no
lubrication points. The lower steering column
U-joint is easily accessible through the front
service compartment. The upper steering column
U-joint and the steering slip joint are accessible
from the front driver's area. To access these
joints, proceed as follows:
FIGURE 9: STEERING COLUMN COVERS
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1. From the front driver's compartment area,
remove the three plastic fasteners on steering
column lower cover. Remove the lower cover
(Fig. 9).
2. Unscrew the four retaining screws on steering
column middle cover.
3. Unscrew the four retaining screws fixing
steering column upper cover to middle cover.
Remove the steering column middle and
upper covers.
4. Position the steering wheel in order to gain
access to the joints.
8. STEERING WHEEL
8.1 REMOVAL
NOTE
Before undertaking the steering wheel removal,
assure that the front wheels are pointing
straight ahead, aligned with the vehicle.
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