Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Vauxhall
01 General Vehicle Information02 Maintenance, Body and Chassis Sheet Metal Parts, Frame03 Body Equipment04 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)05 Front Wheel Suspension, Wheels and Tyres06 Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension07 Brakes08 Engine and Engine Aggregates09 Clutch and Transmission10 Fuel and Exhaust System11 Steering12 Electrical Equipment and Instruments13 Accessories
Vauxhall Astra11 · Steering
11 · Steering & suspension

Steering Coupling, Replace

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Section
Steering Coupling › Repair Instructions › Steering Coupling, Replace
SteeringSteering Coupling, Replace

Steering Coupling, Replace

 

Remove

 

Remove both clamp bolts - for steering spindle as well as for steering pinion on flexible joint.

Position steering gear straight ahead.

 

Loosen steering gear nuts and bolts at dash panel.

 

Push steering coupling upwards on steering spindle (steering pinion clamp flange is made accessible).

Tilt coupling slightly and pull off downwards from steering spindle.

Replace steering coupling.

 

Object Number: 2375139  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Install

 

Push new steering coupling on to steering spindle and steering pinion.

The steering wheel spokes are centred diagonally and point downwards.

 

The steering gear must be in the straight ahead position.

 

The clamp flange bolt for the steering spindle must be lying horizontally on top.

 

Push steering coupling downwards on steering pinion and tighten clamp bolt in pinion flange - observe prescribed torque.

 

Fasten steering gear to dash panel - observe prescribed torque.

 

Pull steering spindle upwards until stop on steering spindle ball bearing is reached. In this position, tighten steering spindle flange clamp bolt - observe prescribed torque.

 

Check straight ahead position of steering (see operation "Steering, Position Straight Ahead" in this group).

 

 


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