Replace intermediate shaft (Steering intermediate shaft)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra H

Section

Steering intermediate shaft › Repair Instructions › Replace intermediate shaft

SteeringReplace intermediate shaft

Replace intermediate shaft   Remove 1.   Lock steering •   Turn steering into straight-ahead position •   Pull out ignition key. Note:   Disregard for vehicles with Open and Start. •   Allow steering lock to engage Note:   Vehicles with Open and Start: Disconnect the battery. Switch the ignition on and off. Open and close the driver's door. The steering lock and ignition lock engage automatically. 2.   Remove 2x clamp bolt (1) and (2) Note:   Note installation position of clamp bolts. 3.   Compress intermediate shaft slightly and remove   Install 4.   Attach intermediate shaft to steering shaft 24 Nm •   Slide intermediate shaft onto steering shaft •   Attach clamp bolt (1) Note:   Before inserting the clamp bolt make certain that steering shaft groove (arrow) is flush with the bore in the intermediate shaft. Clean thread and insert bolt with locking compound. Note installation position of clamp bolt 5.   Attach intermediate shaft to steering gear 24 Nm •   Slide intermediate shaft onto steering gear Note:   Ensure that the wheels are in the straight ahead position •   Attach clamp bolt (2) Note:   Before inserting the clamp bolt make certain that steering gear shaft groove (arrow) is flush with the bore in the intermediate shaft. Clean thread and insert bolt with locking compound. 6.   Check straight-ahead position, adjust if necessary

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