How many pieces of Type III Nylon are needed to secure the steering wheel on the M1301 ISV, and where are they placed?

How many pieces of Type III Nylon are needed to secure the steering wheel on the M1301 ISV, and where are they placed?

• A. Three; one to dashboard pillar, two to frame below seat
• B. Two; one to dash, one to frame below seat
• C. Four; two to dash, two to frame below seat
• D. One; to steering column only

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to immobilize a movable steering wheel by using multiple strong tie-downs anchored to solid points, so the wheel can’t pivot or shift during movement or jostling. For the M1301 ISV, three pieces of Type III Nylon are used: one strap to the dashboard pillar and two straps to the frame below the seat. Placing one strap at the dash pillar provides a forward/diagonal restraint that stops the wheel from swinging toward the dash, while the two straps anchored to the frame below the seat share and distribute the load, limiting side-to-side and vertical movement. This combination creates a stable, three-point restraint that prevents rotation or shifting in all directions more effectively than two points would, and without overconstraining or risking damage that could come from four anchors.

The main idea is to immobilize a movable steering wheel by using multiple strong tie-downs anchored to solid points, so the wheel can’t pivot or shift during movement or jostling. For the M1301 ISV, three pieces of Type III Nylon are used: one strap to the dashboard pillar and two straps to the frame below the seat. Placing one strap at the dash pillar provides a forward/diagonal restraint that stops the wheel from swinging toward the dash, while the two straps anchored to the frame below the seat share and distribute the load, limiting side-to-side and vertical movement. This combination creates a stable, three-point restraint that prevents rotation or shifting in all directions more effectively than two points would, and without overconstraining or risking damage that could come from four anchors.