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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual19 · Steering
19 · Steering & suspension

Overhaul

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Overhaul
SteeringOverhaul
Diagram showing the lower steering column clamp area with callout numbers 5, 6, and 7 identifying bolts, a clamp, and nuts respectively. Document code 8RM 0099 is printed below.
  1. Remove bolt and nut securing lower column clamp.
  2. Remove clamp.
  3. Remove 2 bolts and 2 nuts securing column, top and remove column assembly.

Overhaul

Diagram of the upper steering column showing the inner shaft being withdrawn from the outer tube, with callout numbers 1 and 2 identifying washers and a circlip. Document code 8RM 0083 is printed below.
  1. Remove circlip, washer and spring washer from top of column.
  2. Withdraw inner column from outer.
  3. Remove lower circlip from top of column.
  4. Fit lower circlip to top of column.

Note: The lower bush is part of new inner column, it is not possible to fit a new lower bush.

Close-up diagram of the top of the steering column showing a circlip fitted around the inner shaft. Callout number 3 points to the circlip. Document code 8RM 0082 is printed below.
Diagram of the steering column bearings where the inner shaft enters the outer tube. Callout number 5 indicates the bearing assembly. Document code 8RM 0081 is printed below.
  1. Apply grease to column bearings.
  2. Insert inner column into outer column.
  3. Refit spring washer, flat washer and circlip.

Refit

  1. Position column assembly.
  2. Align column to universal joint and fit bolt securing column to universal joint.
  3. Raise column and align to top studs, fit nuts and bolts.
  4. Align column and fit lower clamp.
  5. Fit and tighten steering column nut and bolt to 22 Nm.
  6. Tighten steering column top bolts to 22 Nm.
  7. Tighten steering column top nuts to 13 Nm.
  8. Tighten bolt securing column to universal joint to 22 Nm.
  9. Position joint cover and fit studs and clips.
  10. Fit column switches, nacelle and steering wheel.
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