Steering column (page 2 of 2)

1. Withdraw the retainer pin.
2. Withdraw the steering wheel adjustment lever.
3. Remove the pin of the upper slotted bracket.

1. Slacken the bolt fastening the lower cardan joint to the steering box shaft

• Remove the steering column complete.

15 ÷ 19 Nm
1.5 ÷ 1.9 Kgm

20 ÷ 24 Nm
2.0 ÷ 2.5 Kgm

(Up to '97 version only)

1. If necessary, slacken the lower screw of the reaction pin.
2. Slacken the two upper screws.
3. Remove the reaction pin.

(From '98 version)

• Remove the steering column crossmember.

When refitting, reverse the sequence described for removal following the instructions given below.

• Check the steering wheel adjustment device as follows:

1. Move the lever to the locking position.
2. Tighten the nut and lock it to the specified torque.
3. Move the lever to the release position.
4. Check that steering column adjustment takes place correctly.
5. Return the lever to the locking position.

10 ÷ 13 Nm
1.0 ÷ 1.3 Kgm