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STEERING 9 REPAIR LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL Service repair no - 57.40.25 CAUTION: Before removing any parts of Then steering wheel removed to prevent rotary CAUTION: After refitting steering linkage steering wheel are correctly positioned relative to This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in After final alignment connect rotary coupler, Remove 1. Ensure road wheels are straight ahead. steering column. 3. Remove 2 pinch bolts securing lower universal joint. 4. Move lower shaft up to release lower universal joint from steering box splines. Remove lower 5. Remove universal joint from lower shaft. NOTE: Do not dismantle upper coupling assembly. 6. Inspect lower universal joint for wear and excessive play, renew if necessary. 7. Inspect top universal joint and rubber coupling, renew lower shaft as an assembly if necessary. 8. Inspect universal joints for stiffness, lubricate if necessary. NOTE: Prior to fitting a replacement 9. Release stud fasteners securing heat shield (if fitted). 10. Check that indicator clip coloured red is fully inserted under head of compression joint bolt. WARNING: If clip is displaced, no attempt be fitted. 11. Secure heat shield stud fasteners (if fitted). Refit NOTE: Fit universal joints so pinch bolt 12. Position lower universal joint on shaft. Move assembly up spline to enable lower 14. Align bolt holes with grooves in splines. Fit pinch bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm. |