TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-19. STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Steering wheel removed (para. 8-13).
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 106)
Directional signal control removed
Lockwasher (Appendix G, Item 108)
(para. 4-64 or 4-65).
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 91)
Nut and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix G, Item 151)
a. Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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NOTE
Only vehicles with serial number 99,999 and below, using steering
column part number 1419, are equipped with spacers as indicated in
step 1.
Steering column part number 1419 is no longer available and is
being replaced with part number 1493.
Remove locknut (1), lockwasher (2), washer (3), pin (6), and two spacers (5) from steering column (7
and mounting bracket (4). Discard lockwasher (2) and locknut (1).
Remove nut and lockwasher assembly (18), screw (9), and ground 57C (15) from steering column (7).
Discard nut and lockwasher assembly (18).
NOTE
Perform step 3 for vehicles with serial numbers 100,000 and above only.
Remove locknut (10), washer (11), capscrew (12), washer (11), and two brackets (8) from steering
column (7). Discard locknut (10).
Discomect lead 25A (21) from steering column (7).
NOTE
When performing step 5, temporarily install steering wheel and turn steering
column to gain access to steering column intermediate shaft mounting
hardware.
Remove locknut (14), washer (13), capscrew (16), and washer (13) and disconnect intermediate
shaft (17) from steering column (7). Discard locknut (14).
NOTE
Perform step 6 for “A2” series vehicles only.
Remove two locknuts (22), washers (23), screws (24), washers (23), and steering column (7) from
mounting bracket (4). Discard locknuts (22).
Remove two locknuts (19), washers (20), shoulder bolts (9), and steering column (7) from
mounting bracket (4). Discard locknuts (19).
