Steering Column Lower to Chassis Assembly

Assembly instructions for the steering column lower bearing plate to the chassis.

BOM

Part Number

Description

Quantity

 

Part Number

Description

Quantity

 

1

Chassis

1

 

2

3/4”-16 RH Rod End (60645K18)

1

 

3

Lower Column Mounting Plate

1

Lower Column Mounting Plate

4

3/4”-16 Nut

2

 

5

M8x1.25-45 SHCS

2

 

6

M8 Flex Top Locknut

2

 

Instructions

  1. Place the bearing plate lower (Part #3) on the chassis (Part #1) such that the 2 holes of #3 are aligned with the 2 holes of #1.

     

2. Insert the 2 screws (Part #5) into the holes of # 3. Thread the 2 nuts (Part #6) onto the screws and tighten.

Sectional view of the tightened nuts and screws. Chassis is transparent

3. Insert the rod end (Part #2) into the central hole of #3. Position it such that the start of the shank of the rod end is flush with the top surface of #3, as shown. In this position, no threads of the rod end should be visible when looking at the top surface of #3.

4. Put the 3/4” nut (Part #4) onto the threads of #2 until the nut hits #3. Do not tighten.

09/19 revision note: Not shown in photos; add second (#4) onto rod end to act as jam nut, tighten against the first nut.

Front view of the rod end and the nut

Done