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10.8 Suspension and steering
13.3a Unscrew the nut. . . 13.3b . . . and remove the washer
14.3a Remove the screws. . .
14.3b . . . and withdraw the
lower shroud . . .
14.3c . . . and upper shroud
Refitting
4 Refitting in a reversal of removal, but make
sure that the turn signal lever is in its neutral
position, otherwise damage may occur to the
cancelling arm. Make sure that the 3 mm thick
washer is fitted beneath the retaining nut, and
also check that when fitted a clearance of 3
mm exists between the bottom edge of the
steering wheel and the steering column
switch. Tighten the nut to the specified
torque.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the steering wheel as described in
Section 13.
3 Remove the screws and withdraw the
steering column lower then upper shrouds
(see illustrations).
4 Remove the three screws and withdraw the
combination switch. Disconnect the wiring
plug.
5 Remove the screws and withdraw the lower
facia trim panel.
6 Mark the position of the clamp on the
bottom of the inner column in relation to the
steering gear pinion, then unscrew and
remove the bolt (see illustration).
7 Remove the column mounting bolts (see
illustration). An Allen key is required to
unscrew one bolt, but the remaining bolt is a
shear bolt and therefore its head must be
drilled out using an 8.5 mm diameter drill.
8 Lift the steering column and disconnect the
inner column from the steering gear pinion
splines, then withdraw the column from the
car. Disconnect the ignition switch wiring
plug, and unscrew the old shear bolt.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but make
sure that the column is correctly positioned
before tightening the shear bolt until its head
is broken off. On models manufactured from
late 1991, make sure that there is a clearance
of 1 .0 mm between the end of the steering
gear pinion and the adjacent part of the
universal joint (see illustration).
1 With the steering column removed as
described in Section 14 mark the splined
adapter in relation to the top of the inner
column, then use a suitable puller to remove
the adapter (see illustration).
2 Remove the spring from the top of the inner
column.
3 Using an Allen key unscrew the clamp bolt
securing the steering lock and withdraw the
lock. Note that the ignition key must be
inserted and the lock released.
14.7 Steering column mounting bolts
14.9 On later models make sure that the
clearance shown is maintained between
the end of the steering gear pinion and the
universal joint