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

Steering column (page 5 of 5)

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

Refit

  1. Position starter switch to new column.
  2. Fit saddle and shear bolts. Tighten shear bolts just sufficiently to retain switch.
  3. Check operation of steering lock.
  4. Shear off bolts.
  5. Fit column switch assembly and tighten screw.
  6. Secure flasher unit to bracket.
  7. Connect ignition switch multiplug and secure multiplug to switch with cable tie.
  8. Position passive coil, connect multiplug and illumination bulb and secure passive coil to starter switch.
  9. Fit rotary coupler and connect multiplugs.
  10. Secure harnesses with cable ties.
  11. Fit cowl and tighten screws.
  12. Fit column assembly, ensure universal joints are correctly aligned.
  13. Align column to mounting bracket and fit top mounting nuts.
  14. Fit lower mounting clamp, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
  15. Tighten upper mounting nuts to 14 Nm.
  16. Connect starter switch connectors to fuse box.
  17. Connect airbag harness connector.
  18. Connect column switch multiplugs and secure to column bracket.
  19. Secure fuse holder and airbag connector to column bracket.
  20. Fit bolt securing universal joint to column and tighten to 22 Nm.
  21. Fit access plate and secure with studs.
  22. Tidy carpet, fit footrest and tighten screws.
  23. Fit universal joint cover and secure with clips.
  24. Fit closing panel and secure turnbuckles.
  25. Fit fusebox cover and secure turnbuckles.
  26. Remove tape from rotary coupler.
  27. Fit steering wheel. See this section.

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