Steering column assembly (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 200 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1995–1999
- Section
- Repairs
SteeringSteering column assembly · page 2 of 2
- 98 MY on: Remove passive coil See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
- Remove indicator cancelling cam.
- Remove 2 screws and withdraw column switch assembly.
- Centre punch and using a 5 mm drill remove 2 shear bolts securing steering lock to steering column.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage lock body if lock is to be refitted.
- Remove steering lock and bracket.
Refit
- Position steering lock to column and fit shear bolts loosely.
- Insert starter key, check operation of steering lock and ensure the key turns freely.
- Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
- Fit column switch assembly and tighten screws.
- Fit indicator cancelling cam, set engagement tangs.
- 98MY on: Fit passive coil. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
- Position column assembly, engage universal joint splines aligning the bolt hole with the flat on the shaft and fit bolt securing column to universal joint, DO NOT tighten.
- Raise column and engage top bracket on studs and fit nuts and bolts. DO NOT tighten.
- Fit lower clamp, and tighten nut and bolt to 22 Nm.
- Tighten top bracket nuts and bolts to 15 Nm.
- Tighten universal joint bolt to 28 Nm.
- Position universal joint cover and fit cover retaining clips and studs.
- Refit drivers footwell carpet.
- Connect starter switch multiplugs.
- Connect switch pack multiplugs.
- 98MY on: Connect passive coil multiplug.
- Fit rotary coupler. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 200
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Rover power steering fluid
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