Steering lock (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement
- Section
- Repairs
SteeringSteering lock · page 2 of 2
- Remove 2 flange nuts and 2 bolts securing steering column upper bracket to body.
- Remove nut and bolt securing lower column clamp to pivot bracket.
- Remove clamp.
- Lower the steering column assembly.
- Centre punch and drill out 2 shear bolts using a 5 mm drill.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage lock body if lock is to be refitted.
- Remove steering lock and bracket.
Refit
- Position steering lock to column and fit shear bolts loosely.
- Insert starter key, check operation of steering lock and key turns freely.
- Tighten shear bolts until heads shear off.
- Raise column and engage top bracket to studs. Fit nuts and bolts but DO NOT tighten.
- Fit lower clamp, tighten nut and bolt to 22 Nm.
- Tighten top bracket nuts and bolts to 15 Nm.
- Connect starter switch multiplugs to fuse box and main harness.
- Fit steering column nacelle. See this section.
Parts & tools for this job For Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer
- 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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