(a) Steering gear shall be:
- (1) Approved by the chassis manufacturer; and
(2) Designed to ensure safe and accurate performance when the vehicle is operated:
- (A) With maximum load; and
- (B) At maximum speed.
- (b) If external adjustments are required, the steering mechanism must be accessible to accomplish same.
- (c) No changes shall be made in the steering apparatus which are not approved by the chassis manufacturer.
(d) There shall be clearance of at least two inches (2”) between steering wheel and:
- (1) Cowl;
- (2) Instrument panel;
- (3) Windshield; or
- (4) Any other surface.
- (e) The steering system shall be designed to provide means for lubrication of all wear-points, if wear-points are not permanently lubricated.
(f)
- (1) A tilt steering wheel is required on Type B, Type C, and Type D vehicles.
- (2) Tilt steering is optional on Type A vehicles.