STEERlNG
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H4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TIie
steering assembly comprises a collopsible type column,
a
short intermediate
column
and a steering unit of the rack and pinion type. The track rod ends terminate
in ball
-
joints and these in turn are attached to the steering arms. The steering unit
is
attached to the chossis by two clamps with rubber bushes.
STEERING
WHEEL
To Remove
1.
Remove steering wheel trim from centre of the steering wheel by simply
prising off.
2.
Release the wheel securing nut now exposed, remove nut and plain washers
and using a suitable puller, remove the wheel from the column.
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1.
Ensure that the front road wheels ond indicator return cam on the column are
in the strai
g
ht
-
ahead position, then fit steering wheel on to the column
(also in its straight
-
ahead position), ensuring that the splines are fully
engaged
and that the wheel sits down on the taper.
2.
Fit the steering wheel, plain washers, retaining nut and tighten to its
specified torque loading (see TECHNICAL DATA).
3.
Replace the steering wheel trim.
INTERMEDIATE COLUMN
To Remove
1.
Remove the front wheel from the side of the vehicle
the
steering colutnrl
is
fitted to gain access to the lower trniversal joint.
2.
Remove the clamp bolts securing the universal joints from the upper and
lower joints and remove the nut
ond bolt securing the seal plate. Slide the
intermediate column from its location to
g
ether with seal plate.
To Replace
NOTE:
The intermediate steering column universal ioints conrtot be repaired, so
must therefore, be replaced with new parts.
ESPRIT
Issue
04/78
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