Triumph TR4A - Steering Column Impact Clamp

RUNNING
ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 53
Fie.5{
STEERING
COLTMN
IMPACT
CLAMP
The T.R,4A
incorporates a telescopic steering column
which
provides adjustment
for column length and protection
for the
driver
in the event of a collision.
To adjust the column length :-
L Slacken
the impact clamp
lock
nut,
(l)
Fig. 53, and unscrcw
the socket head screw
(2)
with
a
*"
A.F. socket key.
2, Working
inside the vehicle, slacken the clamp nuts shown
arrowed on Fis. 54.
3. Slacken a
third clamp behind
the facia
Panel.
4. Move
the column
to the desired
Position
and
re-tighten
the two upper
clamPs.
5.
Using
only
6nger pressure
on the socket
key, tighten the
screw
(2)
and secure
the locknut
(l).
NOTE. The steering
columl will
be unable to
telescoPe if
adjusted
to its
lowest position.
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