Removal and installation of a steering column

Steering column

Bolts of fastening of an arm of adjustment of a steering wheel on height

Mounting bolts are indicated by arrows.

Withdrawal

1. Set the wheels of the vehicle to the forward position.

2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers. To remove the upper part of the casing, set the steering column height adjustment device to the lower position.

3. Unscrew the coupling bolt of the steering shaft connecting flange.

4. Remove the hood release lever and disconnect the hood release cable from the steering column.

5. Disconnect the electrical wire connectors from the universal switch, ignition switch and horn switch.

6. Remove the central nozzle of the ventilation system.


7. Remove the lower left instrument panel cover.

8. Remove the auxiliary indicator lamp assembly.

9. Remove the three screws securing the steering column height adjustment bracket.

10. Remove the steering column assembly.

Installation

1. Check that the wheels are correctly positioned for forward movement.

2. Install the steering column in the appropriate place, without tightening the nuts of its fastening.

3. Install the hood release lever.

4. Connect electrical wire connectors.

5. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

6. Connect the steering shaft to the drive gear.

7. Check the symmetry of the position of the steering wheel when setting the wheels to move forward.