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OVERHAULING WORM & ROLLER STEERING GEARBOX

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AIM: OVERHAULING OF WORM & ROLLER TYPE STEERING GEAR BOX. TOOLS REQUIRED 1. BOX SPANNER SET 2. DOUBLE END OPEN SPANNER SET 3. DOUBLE END RING SPANNER SET 4. SCREWDRIVER (-) 5. PLASTIC HAMMER 6. TORQUE WRENCH MATERIALS REQUIRED 1. KEROSENE OIL 2. COTTON WASTE 3. EMERY PAPER 4. TRAY 5. LUBRICATING OIL PROCEDURE DISMANTLING   1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Chock the wheels. 3. Remove the bottom shield of the steering assembly. 4. Disconnect the horn button and horn wire at the bottom of steering assembly. 5. Remove the horn button. 6. Release the steering wheel nut lock. 7. Remove the steering nut. 8. Remove the steering wheel by using the puller 9. Remove the instrument panel bracket. 10. Remove the exhaust pipe from the manifold. 11. Remove the steering column cover plate on the floor board. 12. Note the position of the steering gearbox and make a mark on the frame and steering gearbox. 13. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts and bracket. 14. Remove the

CHECKING CHASSIS FRAME USING PLUMB BOB

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AIM: CHECKING CHASSIS FRAME BY USING A PLUMB BOB TOOLS REQUIRED 1. PLUMB BOB 2. MEASURING TAPE 3. MALLET 4. BALL PEEN HAMMER 5. RIVETS & GUN MATERIALS REQUIRED 1. MANUFACTURER'S DIAGRAM 2. CHALK PIECE 3. COTTON WASTE  PROCEDURE 1. Check the chassis frame visually for cracks and major damage. If any major damage is found send the chasis frame for repair. 2. Mark a diagram on the floor according to the manufacturer's specification (in-line and diagonal). 3. Place the frame on the floor of the diagram. 4. Check the diagonal and in-line measurement of the frame on the floor. 5. If the frame is bent or twisted its side members (1) and cross-member's (2) points will not align with the floor diagram. If the deviation found is more than the specified limits of the manufacturer, send the frame for repair. 6. Place the frame on the horse support and coincide the same with the floor diagram. 7. Make a number of plumb bob point (3) marks, where the plumb bob point touch