TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-23. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CLOSE-OFF AND RETAINER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
General mechanic’s tool kit:
One mechanic
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
One assistant
Materials/Parts
Manual References
Five locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
NOTE
Perform steps a. 1 and b.2 only when replacing close-off retainer.
Close-off may be replaced without discomecting intermediate
steering shaft.
1. Remove locknut (8), washer (9), capscrew (11), and washer (9) and disconnect intermediate steering
shaft (10) from steering column (2). Discard locknut (8).
2. Remove four locknuts (12), washers (6), capscrews (5), and washers (6) from hand throttle bracket (7),
close-off retainer (4), close-off (3), and cowl panel (1). Remove close-off retainer (4) and close-off (3)
from steering shaft (10). Discard locknuts (12).
b. Installation
1. Install close-off (3), close-off retainer (4) on cowl panel (1) and hand throttle bracket (7) with four
washers (6), capscrews (5), washers (6), and locknuts (12). Tighten locknuts (12) to 8 lb-ft (11 N·m).
2. Install intermediate steering shaft (10) through close-off (3) on steering column (2) with washer (9),
capscrew (11), washer (9), and locknut (8). Tighten locknut (8) to 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N m).
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