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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)22 · Steering
22 · Steering & suspension

Steering column assembly (page 3 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
SteeringSteering column assembly · page 3 of 3
Diagram
  1. Remove bolt securing universal joint to column.
Remove bolt securing universal joint to column.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing lower column clamp to pivot bracket.
  2. Remove clamp.
  3. Remove 2 flange nuts securing column upper bracket.
  4. Remove column assembly. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
Remove column assembly. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for a
  1. Remove 3 screws and withdraw rotary coupler. Ensure coupler is taped securely.
  2. Remove indicator cancel cam
  3. Remove 3 screws and withdraw column switch assembly.
  4. Remove steering lock. See this section.

Refit

  1. Fit steering lock and tighten shear bolts fully.
  2. Fit column switch assembly.
  3. Fit indicator cancel cam, set engagement tangs horizontal.
  4. Fit rotary coupler.
  5. 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.
  6. Raise column and engage top bracket on studs and fit nuts, DO NOT tighten.
  7. Fit lower clamp, tighten bolts to 22 Nm.
  8. Tighten top bracket nuts to 16 Nm .
  9. Tighten universal joint bolt to 28 Nm.
  10. Position joint cover and retain with stud and clips.
  11. Connect starter switch multiplugs.
  12. Connect combined lighting and wiper switch multiplugs.
  13. 97.5MY on: Connect multiplug to passive coil.
  14. ’D’ series: Connect SRS rotary coupler to SRS main harness. Retain connector
  15. Fit column upper and lower covers.
  16. Fit lower cover and driver’s pocket.
  17. Fit steering wheel. See this section.
  18. Fit driver’s airbag module. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.

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