Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2 Prise the trim insert from the centre of the steering wheel, and where applicable, disconnect the horn electrical lead(s) (see illustration).
22.2 Prise off the steering wheel trim insert and disconnect the horn
electrical lead
3 Insert the ignition key and check that the steering lock is disengaged.
4 Unscrew the retaining nut and withdraw the steering wheel from the hexagon shaped inner column (see illustration). If the wheel is tight on the inner column, sit in the driver’s seat and tap the wheel from behind with the palms of the hands (but screw the nut back on two or three turns for safety).
22.4 Removing the steering wheel retaining nut
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but check
that the lug on the direction indicator cam is
aligned with the cut-out in the steering wheel,
and make sure that the direction indicator
switch is in the neutral position. Tighten the
retaining nut to the specified torque.
See also:
Method of engine removal
Warning: Vehicles equipped
with air conditioning:
Components of the air
conditioning system may
obstruct work being undertaken on the
engine, and it is not always possible to
unbolt and move the ...
Front wheel alignment - checking and adjusting
1 Front wheel alignment is defined by
camber, castor steering axis inclination and
toe setting. The first three factors are
determined in production; only toe can be
adjusted in service. Incorrect ...
Heater - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to Chapter 11 and remove the centre
console.
3 Working within the engine compartment,
disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater
pipe st ...