Steering wheel - removal and refitting

Suspension and steering / Steering wheel - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2 Prise the cover from the centre of the steering wheel, note the location of the wires and disconnect them from the terminals on the cover.

3 Mark the steering wheel, inner column and adapter sleeve in relation to each other, then unscrew the nut, remove the washer and withdraw the steering wheel. If it is tight, try rocking it slowly but firmly. Remove the washer (see illustrations).

13.3a Unscrew the nut. . .

13.3b . . . and remove the washer

Refitting
4 Refitting in a reversal of removal, but make sure that the turn signal lever is in its neutral position, otherwise damage may occur to the cancelling arm. Make sure that the 3 mm thick washer is fitted beneath the retaining nut, and also check that when fitted a clearance of 3 mm exists between the bottom edge of the steering wheel and the steering column switch. Tighten the nut to the specified torque.