Steering column

STEERING COLUMN

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Remove the steering wheel (see specific paragraph).
• Remove the steering column control lever unit (see GROUP 55).
• Remove the fusebox cover (see GROUP 70).

1. Slacken the four screws fastening the upper steering column to the body.
2. Slacken the screw fastening the upper steering column to the lower steering column, then remove the upper steering column.

21 ÷ 26 Nm
2.2 ÷ 2.7 kgm

1. Slacken the screw fastening the lower steering column to the power steering box pinion.

To gain access to the screw, proceed as described in "Power steering box - Removal/Refitting" without disconnecting the track rods.

1. Still working from the engine compartment, remove the lower steering column.

19 ÷ 23 Nm
1.9 ÷ 2.4 kgm

1. On the bench, if necessary, using a suitable punch, slacken the two fastening pins and separate the control unit and ignition block support from the upper steering column.

When refitting, using a pin (1) as illustrated, correctly position the control unit and ignition block support, then fasten it with the special screws (2) with preset breakage load.

IGNITION BLOCK

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Remove the steering column half cover (see GROUP 70).

1. Take the ignition block to the "MAR" position and working on the fastener catch with a punch withdraw it pulling upwards.