Steering column adjuster - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer must be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1 To dismantle the adjuster assembly,
proceed as follows.
2 Remove the locknut and washer securing the adjuster through-bolt (see illustration).
25.2 Adjustable steering column assembly
A Adjuster handle
B Locking plates
C Through-bolt
D Sliders
E Spring
3 Remove the through-bolt, adjuster handle, locking plates, sliders and washers, then unclip the spring assembly.
Reassembly
4 Reassemble the components as follows.
5 Refit the spring to the adjuster assembly bracket.
6 Align the washers, sliders and locking plates, ensuring that the handle locking plate is fitted so that the cut-out and Ford logo are positioned as shown (see illustration).
25.6 Cut-out and Ford logo (A) must be positioned as shown when reassembling
adjustable steering column
7 Coat the through-bolt threads with a suitable thread-locking compound, then refit the through-bolt and the adjuster handle, ensuring that all components are engaged.
8 Position the handle in the locked position, and secure the through-bolt with a new locknut and washer.
See also:
Examination and renovation
Crankshaft, bearings, cylinder
bores and pistons
1 Refer to Section 13 in Part A of this Chapter.
The information applies equally to the CVH
engine, except that standard sized crankshafts
are unm ...
General information
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold
which on carburettor models is coolant
heated to improve the atomisation of the
fuel/air mixture.
The exhaust manifold is of cast iron
construction ...
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - reconnection and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Reverse the procedure described in Section
10, noting the following points.
2 Before attempting to reconnect the engine
to the gearbox, check that the clutch friction
disc ...
