Owner`s manual

2008 KNIGHT
CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
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Lubrication Maintenance Safety
The front axle components require periodic
lubrication maintenance. Chock wheels
for safety prior to accessing components
underneath the motorhome.
WARNING
Never place yourself under motorhome
without first properly blocking frame
(jackstands) from coming down in case
of rapid deflation of air system.
NOTE
Suspension and steering components
are lubricated at factory using Texaco
Starplex NLGI 2 Lithium Soap based
grease.
Steering Components
Steering Column
The intermediate steering shaft connects the
steering wheel to the steering box. Service the
intermediate steering shaft universal joints and
slip yoke every 30,000 miles or annually. Check
the torque on the clamp bolt at least every ve
years or 50,000 miles. Remove the steering
column cover to access the upper universal
joint and slip yoke lubrication points. The lower
universal joint is accessed from underneath in
the generator compartment behind the front
electrical box.
1. Axle Beam
2. Steering Box
3. Intermediate Steering Shaft
4. Universal Joints
5. Slip Yoke
6. Ball Joint
7. Steering Column
8. Steering Wheel
9. Right Knuckle Assembly
10. Spindle
11. Kingpin
12. Centerlink
13. Pitman Arm
14. Drag Link
Typical Steering Components