Steering Column

the tube (27) by pushing on the lower end of shaft.

3-60. Steering Column

Do not use a hammer to pound shaft free.

a. General. The steering column m mainly consists

e. Inspection.

of the column jacket, shaft and bearings. It is held in

(1) Inspect bearings for wear or damage.

place by a lower and upper support bracket. The

(2) Inspect tube for cracks and damage.

p o w e r steering unit is mounted to the base of the

(3) Inspect all hardware for damage.

steering column.

(4) Inspect wiring for cuts, breaks or

b. Removal.

( 1 ) Remove the steering wheel (TM 10-3930-

243-12).

f. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-125 and

reassemble steering column in reverse order of

(2) Refer to figure 3-124 and remove the

column.

disassembly.

c. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-125 and

g. Installation.

disassemble the steering column.

(l) Refer to figure 3-124 and install the

steering column.

NOTE

(2) Install steering wheel (TM 10-3930-243-

The shaft (18) and bearing (16) can be removed from

12).

Figure 3-124. Steering column, removal and installation.