Upper Steering Spindle, Replace

Upper Steering Spindle, Replace

(see "Steering Column Assembly, Disassemble and Reassemble" for additional details).

 

Remove

 

Position steering staight ahead.

 

Pull steering wheel off of steering spindle using KM-210-A.

Do not knock steering wheel off or on!

 

Unscrew upper and lower signal switch panelling (8 screws) and remove both halves of panelling.

 

Remove lock cylinder.

 

Unclip signal switch (left) and wiper switch (right) from switch housing.

 

Remove switch housing.

Lever out housing safety plugs (two).

Turn switch housing to left (turning lock) and pull off of steering column.

 

Unscrew clamp bolt for steering spindle from steering spindle flange.

 

Pull steering spindle out of steering column.

The lock cylinder for the steering and ignition lock must not be in "block position".

 

 

Install

 

Guide new steering spindle carefully into flexible joint.

The lengthways recess in the steering spindle must align with the bolt hole of the clamp.

 

Do not tighten clamp of steering spindle yet.

 

Install switch housing (turning lock) and secure.

Use new safety plug.

 

Clip signal switch (left) and wiper switch (right) into housing.

 

Fasten two-part signal switch panelling.

 

Place rubber cover on steering and ignition lock housing.

 

Install lock cylinder.

 

Fasten and secure steering wheel - observe prescribed torque.

Use new lock plate.

 

Pull steering spindle upwards until stop on steering spindle ball bearing is reached.

 

In this position, tighten clamp bolt for steering spindle flange - observe prescribed torque.

 

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