Owner`s manual

CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
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2008 LAPALMA XL
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.
WARNING:
DO NOT place yourself under
motorhome without first properly
blocking frame (jack stands) and
chocking wheels. Use extreme care and
caution. Serious injury or death could
occur.
Greasing the Intermediate Steering Shaft
Universal Joints:
1. Check the shaft for looseness. Repair if
loose or worn. Check clamp bolt and
torque as specied
2. Apply the specied grease at the grease
tting on the universal joint. Apply
until the new grease purges from all the
seals.
3. If the new grease does not purge from
the seals, disassemble and clean the
joint or replace the universal joint. DO
NOT lose any needle bearings.
Greasing the Intermediate Steering Shaft
Slip Yoke and Splines:
1. Check the shaft for looseness. Repair if
loose or worn.
2. With nger, cover the rear air hole so
grease ows to the front seal. Apply the
specied grease at the grease tting on
the slip yoke. Apply until new grease
purges and forces nger away from
the air hole in the end of the slip yoke.
Greasing interval is yearly or every
30,000 miles.
NOTE:
Depending upon application universal
joints may have two grease fittings each.
It is necessary to apply grease to each
fitting to properly lube the universal
joint.
Drag Link
The drag link connects the steering box
pitman arm to the steer axle. The movable joint
(ball joint) uses sealed boots to prevent water
intrusion. DO NOT rupture the boot when
applying grease. Grease interval is six months or
every 5,000 miles.
NOTE:
It will be necessary to start the
motorhome and turn the steering wheel
to access fitting(s).
090349e
Intermediate Steering Shaft: Torque clamp bolt
to 48 ft. lbs. for 3/8” and 75 ftl. lbs. for 7/16”
090353c