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Disconnecting the Lower Link from the Steering System

WARNING

You must disconnect the lower gas spring (Disconnecting the Lower Gas Spring) and the upper gas spring (Disconnecting the Upper Gas Spring) before disconnecting the steering system from the lower link of the mount. Removing the steering system without disconnecting the gas springs creates a situation in which, if the latch is accidentally released, the lower link of the mount will move suddenly with great force, potentially leading to severe injury.

CAUTION

The lower pin is the final piece connecting the steering system to the mount. When you remove the pin, the steering system and the drive motor and shaft, if they are still installed, may fall causing personal injury or damage to the motor. Make sure that you support the weight of the steering system before you remove the pin.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or damage to the motor, this procedure should be performed with two people.

  1. Remove the pull handle from the cable (Removing the Pull Cable Handle).
  2. Pull the on the other end of the cable until it comes completely through the hole in the steering system housing.
    TIP: You should tape the end of the cable to keep it from interfering when you remove the steering system from the mount.
  3. Slide the safety rods away from the steering system to release the lower pivot pin.
    NOTE: The two safety rods don't need to move very far to release the lower pivot pin. If either gas spring is still connected to the lower link, however, the safety rods lock the lower pivot pin in place, and it cannot be removed.
  4. While supporting the weight of the steering system, push the lower pin out from one side, and pull in from the other side to remove it completely.

    Removing lower link pivot pin
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March 2025
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