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13.3 Lower head mounting platform to a position that will just permit access to guide rollers.
13.4 At one of the pairs of adjustable guide rollers on the centre tube, remove the plugs (3) and
slacken two grub screws (2) on both bearings.
13.5 Commencing with the lower of the pair of bearings, adjust each quadrant (1) using a torque
wrench and a 50 mm (2 in.) tommy bar to a torque of 1.92N (17 lbf/in.).
13.6 Gently tighten both grub screws (2) until quadrant cannot be moved and refit plugs (3).
13.7 Repeat on adjacent bearing and on bottom and fixed tubes.
13.8 Upon completion of adjustment the column should move smoothly but without any free play
between sections.
13.9 Charge pedestal (Section 2).
Steering ring adjustment
14 The adjustments necessary on the steering ring are limited to maintaining complete freedom of radial
movement with all backlash eliminated and to maintain correct tension on the large steering belt, i.e. 6 to 8 lbs
pull on outside of spokes. Adjust as follows (Fig 4.4):
14.1 On steering wheel assembly, slacken two locknuts (1).
14.2 Turn studs (2) with screwdriver until required position is reached.
14.3 Tighten locknuts (1).
Fig 4.4 Steering ring adjustment
(1)(2)
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