2008 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Rob Beale

On a C8AX in NZ, but not on others. I think we left them off when we reassembled the truck, and they are in a box somewhere! I imagine the state of the rubber cab mounts could affect the alignment of the steering column, yet the mounting bracket below the windscreen has slotted holes I think? The parts list C8AX shows:
5814779 SHIM Steering Gear bracket (between steering gear and bracket) 1
Hope that helps??? Rob

Indeed, it does. Some literature states that to check alignment, remove the brace clamp at the upper end of the shaft - "the steering column should lightly contact the rubber insert in the brace". If not, then shims (PN as you indicated) are to be used by loosening the four bolts at the lower end and shimming as necessary. We are also told that we are "never"...to "install shims at one bolt only".

I will play with the shims this weekend.