Steering column (page 3 of 3)

12. Mark ignition lock shear bolt heads with centre punch.
13. Drill out shear bolt heads.

14. Remove lock ’saddle’ from column.
15. Remove lock assembly from column.
16. Remove shear bolts from lock assembly.

Refit

1. Remove key from ignition barrel to ensure steering lock pin is protruding.
2. Fit ignition switch to column, locating steering lock pin in groove on inner column.
3. Fit lock saddle.
4. Fit and nip up shear bolts.
5. Test operation of lock and switch prior to tightening shear bolts.
6. Tighten both shear bolts progressively to ensure lock and saddle sit level on column.
7. Tighten bolts until heads shear.
8. Remove column assembly from vice.
9. Fit intermediate shaft to steering column and tighten clamping bolt to 22 Nm.

WARNING: Intermediate shafts are supplied in LH and RH drive variants. The two shafts have different phase angles, and cars fitted with the incorrect shafts will have defective steering. It is essential that all RH drive cars are fitted with shafts with blue marks, and all LH drive cars are fitted with unmarked shafts.

10. Fit column assembly to steering rack pinion.
11. Align column to lower mounting and loosely fit bolts.
12. Align column to upper mounting and loosely fit bolts.
13. Tighten lower mounting bolts to 22 Nm.
14. Tighten upper mounting bolts to 22 Nm.
15. Fit and tighten clamping bolt securing intermediate shaft to steering rack pinion to 22 Nm.
16. Fit fuse box to body and tighten nuts to 10 Nm.
17. Connect ignition switch multiplugs to fusebox and harness.
18. Fit fuse box cover and secure with screws.
19. Fit steering column switch pack. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
20. Connect battery earth lead.