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Power Steering Conversion Kit Installation Instructions
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Steering Replacement
Tear-down and Removal of Steering System
1. See the SERVICE MANUAL, Section 10 -
Hydraulic System Service for removal and
installation of the valve control spool.
2. Remove the control spool & support from the tower
assembly, and save all hardware for reinstallation.
3. Disconnect and discard the return side tube to the
control spool.
4. Disconnect and discard T-fitting, and tube to
transmission between torque generator and control
spool.
5. See the SERVICE MANUAL, Section 8 - Steering &
Front Wheel Repair for removal of steering wheel,
torque generator, steering gear, and drag link.
6. Remove and discard the steering wheel, mounting
plate, tilt steering unit, tilt adapter, steering shaft,
steering mounting plate, steering gear assembly,
torque generator, and drag link.
7. Remove and discard tower.
New Steering System Assembly
1. Install steering support plate (B, Figure 13) into new
tower (A) using four 5/16-18 x 1/2 Taptite screws (C).
Tighten screws to 7 ft. lbs (9.75 Nm).
A
B
C
C
NOTE: Attach new push nuts to carriage bolts (supplied
with kit) as required.
2. Attach new power steering unit (B, Figure 14) to new
tower (A) using four M6 x 16 mm screws (C), and
four 1/4 lockwashers (D).
Tighten screws to 97 in. lbs (10.96 Nm).
A
B
C
D
Figure 13 Steering Support Plate Installation
A. New Tower
B. New Steering Support Plate
C. Taptite Screws, 5/16-18 x 1/2
Figure 14 Power Steering Installation
A. New Tower
B. New Power Steering Unit
C. Screws, M6 x 16 mm
D. Lock Washers, 1/4