TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2 0349 00 STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (Contd) 0349 00-6 INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not bind or bend steering column. Permanent damage to column may result. 1. Install steering column (4) through hole in firewall (5). 2. Insert pitman shaft end (9) through frame support (6). 3. Install steering gear (3) on frame support (6) with two spacers (7) and four new lockscrews (8). Tighten lockscrews (8) 62-68 lb-ft (84-92 N•m). 4. Connect air horn button lead 25 (2) to harness lead 25 (1). 5. Install bushing (12) over steering column (4) into collar (23) and fasten bracket (15) with new assembled- washer screw (16). 6. Install bracket (17) with air cleaner indicator (19) on collar (23) with two screws (18), washers (11), and new locknuts (10). 7. Install fuel shutoff switch (22) and data plate (21) on instrument panel (24) with two screws (20). 8. Install retainer (13) and spring (14) on steering column (4). 9. Place steering wheel (25) on steering column (4) in 10 o’clock, 2 o’clock, and 6 o’clock positions, and tap evenly on steering wheel (25) until nut (26) can be installed on shaft (27). 10. Install nut (26) on shaft (27) and tighten to 55-60 lb-ft (75-81 N•m). 11. Pull air horn lead 25 (2) from shaft (27). 12. Position spring (31) and new seal (28) on steering wheel (25). 13. Connect air horn lead 25 (2) to horn button (29). 14. Install horn button (29) on steering column (4) and steering wheel (25) with three screws (30). 4 3 2 1 9 7 8 6 5 ~