B350 1 Ton Van V8-318 5.2L VIN Y FI (1988)
Fig. 12 Steering shaft flex coupling exploded view
STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING
1.
Remove the four bolts and two cross straps.
2.
Remove flex coupling.
3.
Check coupling and cross straps for cracks, warpage or distortion. Replace as required.
4.
Position flex coupling in the two cross straps, then install two long and short attaching bolts. Ensure master spline on steering shaft lines up with
master spline in lower pot coupling during assembly.
5.
Torque coupling attaching bolts to 200 inch lbs.
Fig. 13 Steering shaft pot coupling exploded view
STEERING SHAFT POT COUPLING
1.
Pry cover tangs from coupling body and lift seal and cover from body.
2.
Drive the small short dowel pin at edge of body coupling, down into coupling. A new dowel pin will be required during assembly.
3.
Pull body off shaft and shoe assembly.
Assembly
Fig. 13 Steering shaft pot coupling exploded view
During assembly, apply a thin coat of NLGI grade E.P. 2 or equivalent grease to all friction surfaces.
1. Clamp column in a vise so that both ends are accessible.
2. Check column tube-to-mandrel rivets for tightness. If loose, replace using 1/8 inch diameter by 1/4 inch long (1/8 inch grip) rivets. When
replacing rivets, make sure to use ones of the same type material as removed.
3. Install floor plate and grommet on lower end of column jacket.
