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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)06 · 41 Steering
06 · Steering & suspension

Removing-refitting lower shaft from steering box column

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Steering gear › Removing-refitting lower shaft from steering box column
41 SteeringRemoving-refitting lower shaft from steering box column · page 1 of 2
View of the lower shaft connection to the steering box pinion with a wrench engaging a bolt.

Removing-refitting lower shaft from steering box column

Remove the nut and the bolt which fix the lower shaft to the steering box pinion.

Close-up view of the steering box pinion safety clip location on the column assembly.

Removing-refitting steering box pinion safety clip

Two views showing the removal and refitting process of the steering box pinion safety clip.
Close-up of the black rubber sound insulation cap for the steering column.

Removing-refitting sound insulation for steering column

If any of the attachment teeth break during the removal, the sound insulation must be replaced together with the cap to ensure that the two components are always joined (see page 9).

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