Steering wheel (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Mini
- Model
- Mini Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–2000
- Section
- Repairs
SteeringSteering wheel · page 2 of 2
- Attach tape across edge of rotary coupler to retain in central setting.
Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
- Release horn switches from steering wheel.
- Disconnect Lucar connections from switches and remove switches.
- Remove horn harness from steering wheel.
Refit
- Fit horn harness to steering wheel.
- Position horn switches to wheel, connect Lucars and fit switches.
- Remove retaining tape from rotory coupler.
- Ensure road wheels are in straight ahead position and indicator cancel cam aligned vertical.
- Engauge rotory coupling and fit steering wheel to column, ensure wheel spokes are horizontal.
- Fit NEW self-locking nut, and tighten to 49 Nm.
- Connect horn multiplug to rotary coupler.
- Fit driver’s airbag module. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.
Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Mini power steering fluid
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