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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)19 · Steering
19 · Steering & suspension

Steering column

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Steering column
SteeringSteering column · page 1 of 5

Refit

  1. Remove plugs from hose connections on new power steering pump and fit to old pump.
  2. Position power steering pump and align to mounting bracket.
  3. Fit bolts securing power steering pump to mounting bracket and tighten to 25 Nm .
  4. Fit pulley to power steering pump and tighten bolts to 9 Nm .
  5. Remove plug from high pressure hose and tighten union.
  6. Remove plug from fluid inlet hose, connect to power steering pump and tighten clip screw.
  7. Remove container.
  8. Tension ancillary drive belt. See ELECTRICAL, Adjustments.
  9. Fit drive belt shield and tighten bolts.
  10. Fit intercooler. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - EDC, Repairs.
  11. Fit engine acoustic cover.
  12. 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

  1. Remove steering wheel. See this section.
  2. Fit tape around rotary coupler moulding to prevent rotation.
Steering column – Fit tape around rotary coupler moulding to prevent rotation.
  1. Release 4 turnbuckles securing fuse box cover and remove cover.
Steering column – Release 4 turnbuckles securing fuse box cover and remove cover.
  1. Release 2 turnbuckles securing closing panel and remove panel.
  2. Remove 2 screws securing footrest.
  3. Remove footrest.

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