SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 244)

4.5 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Cab and Covers
4.3.2 Steering Wheel, Column and Shifter
The steering wheel and transmission travel and gear
select lever are mounted on the steering column.
a. Steering Wheel Removal
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Level the
vehicle, ground the attachment, place the travel
select lever in the (N) NEUTRAL position, place the
neutral lock lever in the (N) NEUTRAL LOCK
position, engage the parking brake switch and shut
the engine OFF.
2. Place an Accident Prevention Tag on the ignition key
switch, stating that the vehicle should not be
operated. (Refer to Section 1.5, “Accident
Prevention Tags.”)
3. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable or cables at
the battery negative (-) terminal.
4. Carefully pry the horn button (18) out of its recess in
the steering wheel. Disconnect the horn switch lead
(19).
5. Mark the steering wheel and shaft to ensure proper
installation. Remove the M18-1,5 thin nut (20) securing
the steering wheel (21) to the splined steering
column shaft.
6. Use a steering wheel puller to remove the steering
wheel (21) from the splined shaft.
b. Steering Wheel Installation
1. Install the steering wheel (21) onto the splined
steering column shaft.
2. Secure the steering wheel with a M18-1,5 thin nut
(20). Torque the nut to 50 lb-in (68 Nm).
3. Connect the horn switch lead (19), then press the horn
button (18) into the recess in the steering wheel.
4. Connect the battery negative (-) cable or cables.
c. Transmission Travel and Gear Select Lever
Removal
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Level the
vehicle, ground the attachment, place the travel select
lever in the (N) NEUTRAL position, place the neutral
lock lever in the (N) NEUTRAL LOCK position, engage
the parking brake switch and shut the engine OFF.
2. Place an Accident Prevention Tag on both the
ignition key switch and steering wheel, stating that
the vehicle should not be operated. (Refer to Section
1.5, “Accident Prevention Tags.”)
3. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable or cables at
the battery negative (-) terminal.
4. Remove the four button-head capscrews securing
the left dash panel (22) to the cab; DO NOT
disconnect the wiring connectors. Set the dash
panel aside.
5. Remove the four button-head capscrews securing the
right dash panel (23) to the cab; DO NOT disconnect
the wiring connectors. Set the dash panel aside.
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