Steering column (page 3 of 3)

14. Mark shear bolt heads with centre punch.
15. Drill out shear bolt heads.

16. Remove lock ’saddle’ from column.
17. Remove lock assembly from column.
18. Remove shear bolts from lock assembly.
19. Remove column from vice.

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 and loosely fit shear bolts.
4. Test operation of lock and switch prior to tightening shear bolts.
5. Tighten both shear bolts progressively to ensure lock and saddle sit level on column.
6. Tighten bolts until heads shear.
7. Fit universal joint 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.

8. Fit column assembly to steering rack pinion.
9. Connect column multiplugs.
10. Align lower column mounting bracket and locate 2 bolts in slots.
11. Fit remaining 2 bolts into column lower mounting bracket and tighten all bolts to 22 Nm.
12. Align column to upper mounting bracket and fit bolts. Tighten bolts to 22 Nm.
13. Fit and tighten clamping bolt securing universal joint to steering rack pinion to 20 Nm.
14. Fit passenger compartment fuse box to body and tighten nuts to 10 Nm.
15. Connect ignition switch multiplugs to passenger compartment fusebox and harness.
16. Fit passenger compartment fuse box cover and secure with screws and scrivets.
17. Position transponder coil, connect multiplug and secure transponder coil to ignition switch.
18. Fit steering column switch pack. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
19. Connect battery earth lead.