Rolls-Royce Corniche - Steering Linkage and Idler;Damper; Steering Linkage-To Remove; Overhaul

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow B Bentley T Series
Workshop Manual
Steering linkage-To remove
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1.
Remove the split pins and nuts from the ball
B -
joints on the outer ends of the cross-tubes.
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2. Using extractor tool (RH 8080) extract the cross-
tubes outer ball pins from the side steering levers.
3. Remove the nut and washer which secure the
pendulum lever to the steering box rocking shaft.
4.
Unlock the tab washer and remove the nut and
Chapter N
Section N6
STEERING LINKAGE
Overhaul
washer securing the steering idlerldamper lever to the
idlerldamper shaft.
Do
not remove the idlerldamper lever from the
steering damper unless absolutely essential, otherwise
the
idlerldamper will have to be partially dismantled
to re-position it if a splined lever is not fitted.
5. Remove the linkage from the car.
Note When removing any part of the steering
linkage
ensure that the rubber seals are
not accidentally damaged
by trapping or
impact.
FIG. N38 STEERING LINKAGE AND IDLERIDAMPER
1 Idler lever
3 Pendulum lever
5 Track rods
2 Cross-beam member 4 Steering box
6 Steering idlerldamper