| Description and Operation The manual steering gear is of the conventional rack and pinion type as used on most previous models. The steering gear is mounted on the crossmember. This type of steering gear may be fitted to either left or right-hand drive variants. The steering column is attached, at the lower end, to a flexible coupling by means of a pinch bolt, cage and aligner assembly. The flexible coupling, in turn, is attached to the steering gear pinion shaft with a pinch bolt. The flexible coupling's entry into the engine compartment is protected by a floor seal. The steering column incorporates a well proven multi-position steering lock with a high security lock barrel. The steering column assembly is fixed at its upper end to a dash panel extension with two nuts. | Item | Description | | 1 | Track rod | | 2 | Steering gear | | 3 | Track rod end | | 4 | Steering gear gaiter | | 5 | Flexible coupling | | 6 | Steering column assembly | | 7 | Steering wheel | | 
