Steering column
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 800 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–1999
- Section
- Repairs › Steering column
SteeringSteering column · page 1 of 5
Refit
- Remove plugs from hose connections on new power steering pump and fit to old pump.
- Position power steering pump and align to mounting bracket.
- Fit bolts securing power steering pump to mounting bracket and tighten to 25 Nm .
- Fit pulley to power steering pump and tighten bolts to 9 Nm .
- Remove plug from high pressure hose and tighten union.
- Remove plug from fluid inlet hose, connect to power steering pump and tighten clip screw.
- Remove container.
- Tension ancillary drive belt. See ELECTRICAL, Adjustments.
- Fit drive belt shield and tighten bolts.
- Fit intercooler. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - EDC, Repairs.
- Fit engine acoustic cover.
- Bleed power steering system. See Adjustments.
STEERING COLUMN
Service repair no - 57.40.01
WARNING: SRS procedures must be followed and ALL precautions observed. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.
Remove
- Remove steering wheel. See this section.
- Fit tape around rotary coupler moulding to prevent rotation.
- Release 4 turnbuckles securing fuse box cover and remove cover.
- Release 2 turnbuckles securing closing panel and remove panel.
- Remove 2 screws securing footrest.
- Remove footrest.
Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800
- 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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