TM 5-3810-306-20
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
TOOLS:
General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
SUPPLIES:
None
EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS: Disconnect ground cable at shunt. (Refer to page 8-109.)
REMOVAL:
1.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL.
a. Remove rubber horn cover (1) from center of
steering wheel.
b. Disconnect horn plate (2) by applying pressure
downward, turning at same time.
c. Remove metal cup (3), spring (4) and horn
contactor (5).
d. Remove three screws (6) and remove horn
contactor plate (7) by sliding horn contact wire
through hole in contactor plate (7).
WARNING
Do not attempt to pull off steering
wheel (5) without using steering
wheel puller. Excessive pulling may
result in sudden loosening and cause
personal injury.
NOTE
Note position of steering wheel for reassembly.
e. Remove nut (8) and use puller to remove wheel
(9) from shaft.
INSTALLATION:
1.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL.
a. Install steering wheel (9) on shaft and secure
with nut (8).
b. Install contactor plate (7) in
steering
wheel
and secure with
screws (6). Install horn
contactor (5), spring (4) and metal cup (3).
d. Install horn plate (2) by applying slight pressure
and turning to engage tab into contactor plate.
e. Press on rubber horn cover (1).
2.
CONNECT GROUND CABLE AT SHUNT. (REFER
TO PAGE 8-109.)
3.
CHECK HORN OPERATION. (REFER TO TM 5-
3810-306-10.)
END OF TASK
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