8-23. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CLOSE-OFF AND RETAINER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b.
Installation
a. Removal
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).
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 100)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
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).
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-70
Change 3
NOTE
Perform steps a.1 and b.2 only when replacing close-off retainer.
Close-off may be replaced without disconnecting intermediate
steering shaft.