Clean
  WARNING 
Cleaning solvents can be flammable and toxic and
can  cause  skin  irritation.  When  using  cleaning
solvents,  always  follow  the  solvent  manufactur-
er's recommended safety precautions.
  WARNING 
Compressed  air  is  used  for  cleaning  and  drying
purposes,  or  for  cleaning  restrictions.  wear  pro-
tective  clothing  (goggles/shields,  gloves,  etc.).
Make sure the path of the compressed air is away
from all personnel to avoid injury.
1.  Clean metal parts in solvent. Remove all traces of
old  lubricant  and  dirt.  Clean  nonmetal  parts  with
warm soapy water and a lint free cloth.
2.  After cleaning dry parts with compressed air. DO
NOT dry parts with a cloth.
Inspect
1.  Inspect  for  loose,  burned,  missing,  cracked  or
damaged hardware.
2.  Inspect  all  parts  for  dents,  holes,  bends,  burrs,
rust, corrosion or marred finishes.
3.  Replace all defective or damaged parts.
Assemble
NOTE:    This  procedure  is  for  the  installation  of  all
components  of  the  steering  column  assembly.  All
components are not often removed for a repair proce-
dure. Do only those steps of the procedure necessary
to install the required component.
NOTE:    Perform  Step  1  only  for  lift  trucks  manufac-
tured before January, 2012.
1.  Lubricate the  horn contact  slip  rings with  a small
amount  of  conductive  grease  Yale  P/N
582014302. See Figure 15.
2.  Install fastener, connector bracket and connector,
two horn contacts and four screws.
3.  Assemble  lower  shaft  and  upper  shaft,  secure
with spit pin.
4.  Install two pivot bolts, two bushings, two nuts and
bracket onto housing.
5.  Install gas spring and two pins on housing.
Install
NOTE:  Lubricate spline end of lower shaft with multi
purpose  grease,  see  Periodic Maintenance  Manual
for your lift truck.
NOTE:    Perform  Step  1  for  lift  trucks  equipped  with
gas or LPG engines.
1.  Install  steering  column,  four  bushings  and  four
bolts  on  cowl  standoffs.  Tighten  bolts  to
38 N•m (28 lbf ft). See Figure 14.
NOTE:    Perform  Step  2  for  lift  trucks  equipped  with
diesel engines.
2.  Install  four  isolators,  steering  column  four  isola-
tors,  four  bushings  and  four  bolts  standoffs  on
cowl. Tighten bolts to 38 N•m (28 lbf ft). See Fig-
ure 14.
3.  Install floor plate, floor mats and steering column
covers. See section Hood, Seat, and Side Covers
Replacement.
4.  Install steering wheel and hex nut on steering col-
umn.  Tighten  hex  nut  to  40  to  54  N•m  (30  to
40 lbf ft). Connect electrical wiring and install horn
button. See Figure 13.
5.  Remove tag from negative battery connector and
connect to battery. Adjust steering column to neu-
tral position.
6.  Remove blocks from each side of tires.
Steering Column 0100 YRM 1766
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