Steering/Frame/Controls The following steering components should be inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper operation. A. Steering wheel secure. B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and full-right capability. C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight. PR333A
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
NOTE: Any time steering components are disassembled, all connecting components should be marked for proper alignment during assembling.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked. F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
4. Remove the cap screw securing the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion shaft; then slide the joint free of the pinion.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing. H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely (XTX). The frame and welds should be checked periodically for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components, and missing components.
Steering Assembly (XT) REMOVING 1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the front wheels; then remove the front wheels.
! WARNING
PR302
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the support stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rod ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod ends from the knuckles.
5. Remove two cap screws securing the rack and pinion assembly to the frame. Account for two nuts and two washers.
PR303A
PR301
6. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the right-side.
3. Make matching alignment marks on the pinion shaft and lower steering shaft joint.
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