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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement16 · Steering
16 · Steering & suspension

Steering column assembly

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Repairs › Steering column assembly
SteeringSteering column assembly

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Service repair no - 57.40.01

Remove

WARNING: SRS procedures must be followed and all precautions observed. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

  1. Remove steering column switch assembly. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Steering column assembly – Remove steering column switch assembly. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  1. Disconnect 2 starter switch multiplugs from fusebox and main harness.
Steering column assembly – Disconnect 2 starter switch multiplugs from fusebox and main harness.
  1. Remove 2 clips securing universal joint cover to column.
  2. Pull back drivers footwell carpet.
  3. Remove studs securing universal joint cover to floor and remove cover.
  4. Remove bolt securing universal joint to column.
Steering column assembly – Remove bolt securing universal joint to column.
  1. Remove 2 flange nuts and 2 bolts securing column upper bracket.
  2. Remove nut and bolt securing lower column clamp to pivot bracket.
  3. Remove column assembly.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

  1. 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.

  1. Remove steering lock and bracket.
  2. Position steering lock to column and fit shear bolts loosely.
  3. Insert starter key, check operation of steering lock and ensure the key turns freely.
  4. Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.

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