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36A-8
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36A
aDisconnect the power-assisted steering computer
connectors (3) .
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (4) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
-the bolt connecting the steering column to the inter-
mediate shaft,-the steering column intermediate shaft.
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (5) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the steering wheel bolt after each removal,
-the universal joint bolt and cam nut after each re-
moval. POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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36A-9
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the intermediate shaft to the steering column,
-the bolt connecting the steering column to the inter-
mediate shaft.
aTorque tighten the bolt connecting the steering
column to the intermediate shaft (30 Nm).
aRefit:
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft on
the cross member using the retainer (6) ,
-the bolts on the steering column.
aTorque tighten the steering column bolts (21 Nm).
aConnect the power-assisted steering computer con-
nectors.aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut and bolt.
afit the universal joint to the steering box.
aRefit the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aPosition the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aImmobilise the cam nut in its housing (on the univer-
sal joint).
aPretighten the universal joint cam nut and bolt. POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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36A-10
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36A
aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRefit:
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),
-the immobiliser antenna/transponder ring (see
Transponder ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Steering column switch
assembly),
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) ,
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
- Pretensioners).
aUnlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags - Pretensioners).
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36A-11
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aUnlock the steering column.
a
Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
and pretensioners),
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) .aRemove the rev counter (see Rev counter: Remov-
al - Refitting) (MR 411, 83A, Instrument panel).
aRemove:
-the dashboard lower cover (1) ,
-the bolts (2) from the steering wheel lower cover,
-the steering wheel lower cover (3) ,
-the steering wheel upper cover (4) ,
-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Control - Signals),
-the antenna/transponder ring (see Transponder
ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 82A, Immobi-
liser),
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser). Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
bolt connecting the
steer ing column and the
inter mediate shaft30 Nm
steer ing column bolts21 Nm
universal joint bolt24 Nm
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.
ENGINE REV COUNTER
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36A-12
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the universal joint cover (5) (do not keep).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove:
-the universal joint bolt (6) (do not keep),
-the universal joint nut (7) (do not keep).aDisconnect the power-assisted steering computer
connectors (8) .
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (9) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
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36A-13
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
-the bolt connecting the steering column and the in-
termediate shaft,
-the steering column intermediate shaft.
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (10) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
REFITTING
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the steering wheel bolt,
-the universal joint cam nut and bolt.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the intermediate shaft of the steering column,
-the bolt connecting the steering column and the in-
termediate shaft.
aTorque tighten the bolt connecting the steering
column and the intermediate shaft (30 Nm).
aRefit:
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft on
the cross member using the retainer (11) ,
-the bolts on the steering column.
aTorque tighten the steering column bolts (21 Nm).
aConnect the power-assisted steering computer con-
nectors. MANUAL STEERING
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36A-14
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut and bolt.
afit the universal joint to the steering box.
aRefit the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aPosition the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aImmobilise the cam nut in its housing (on the univer-
sal joint).
aPretighten the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),
-the antenna/transponder ring (see Transponder
ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 82A, Immobi-
liser),
-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Control - Signals),
-the steering wheel upper cover,
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36A-15
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
-the steering wheel lower cover,
-the steering wheel lower cover bolts,
-the dashboard lower cover.
aRefit the rev counter (see Rev counter: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 411, 83A, Instrument panel).
aRefit:
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) ,
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
and pretensioners).
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
a
Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners). ENGINE REV COUNTER
IMPORTANT
To avoid a fault with or even triggering of pyro-
technic components (airbags or pretensioners),
check the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool.