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Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Remove the two screws (2) and remove the upper protection (1).
Remove the three screws (4) and remove the lower
protection (3).
Cut electric cable fixing clamps and disconnect connectors
(9-10-13).
On vehicles equipped with ESP, take off connector (14) of
steering angle sensor (15) incorporated into the steering
column stalk.
Loosen screw (3) locking indicator switch retaining clamp to
gear shaft (1).
Remove the indicator switch (2) from the gear shaft (1).
To remove steering angle sensor (15), you just need to take
off cover (16) and unscrew the three screws (17) that secure
it to the steering column stalk.
Mark universal joint (6) assembly position on lower shaft (8)
and loosen the fixing screw (7).
Remove the screws (4-5) and disconnect the upper steering
gear shaft (1) from the lower steering gear shaft (8).
To replace or disassemble switch (12) it is necessary to
unscrew screws (11) using a proper punch or drill them in
order to eliminate the most of material to remove them. Make
sure not to damage switch thread in case of reuse.
At refitting, the new screws (11) must be tightened till the
hexagonal head is sheared from its rod.
Remove the upper steering gear shaft as described in the relevant
chapter (operation 541415). Lift cover (1) from floor. Unscrew
the three fixing screws (2) of lower shaft (3) support (4).
!
Make sure that steering wheel removal has lifted the
top cap of the coil device. If the top cap turns, it will
be necessary to block it by bringing it to the outside.
If you hear a ”click”, it means that the cap is blocked.
For any removals of the winding device, meticulously
observe what specified in “Electric System” section.
Refitting
For refitting reverse removal operations and observe the
following recommendations:
- reconnect shafts and refit steering wheel matching the
marks made during removal operations;
- at refitting, the self-braking nuts and the steering wheel
fixing nut must always be replaced;
- tighten nuts and screws to the prescribed torque;
- after tightening steering wheel fixing nut to upper shaft, it
is necessary to crimp the nut;
- when refitting is completed, carry out operation test on
indicator switch and horn.
541413
Lower steering gear shaft removal
102313
62112
On vehicles equipped with ESP, the steering angle
sensor is fitted inside the steering column stalk. In
this case, you will have to carry out the functional
checks as well as the calibration procedure
described in the relevant chapter of the “Brakes”
section (page 63).
NOTE
Revi - February 2005
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Base - May 2004