Please note: The steering column can be disassembled and reassembled either while it is installed on the car or when it is removed; the procedure remains similar. The procedure described here applies to the dispenser installed on the machine.
1. Pull the steering wheel out of the steering shaft while the assembly is removed from the vehicle as described previously (Section 8).
2. Remove the column switches (Section 9, paragraph 2).
3. Disconnect the mounting bracket from the switches.
4. Pull out the safety plugs and remove the column switch case by turning it to the left and pulling it out (photo).
Photo 10.4A Remove the steering column switch safety plugs (indicated by arrows)
Photo 10.4B....turn the switch assembly counterclockwise and remove it from the column
5. The double row ball bearing can be removed from its housing by first separating the two gripping devices. Remove the bearing using a piece of pipe used as a punch.
6. Install the new bearing by performing these operations in reverse order. Pay attention to pusher pad A (Pic. 8.18).
Pic. 18 Cross-section of the switch case
7. Set the locking cylinder to position "P" and press the locking plunger using a thin rod. Remove the mechanical switch component.
8. Remove the two screws and remove the electrical component of the switch.
9. Remove the trim from under the dash and remove the top pinch bolt from the flex coupler. Remove the steering shaft from the column tube.
10. When assembling, first insert the shaft into the column tube and then engage the bottom of the shaft with the flexible coupling, making sure that the notch on the shaft matches the bolt hole in the clamp.
11. Place a temporary plastic centering spacer at the base of the column tube.
12. Install the blocking cylinder and ignition valve.
13. Install the switch case into the column tube using new safety plugs.
14. Install the direction indicator and wiper switches and install the mounting bracket.
15. Install the column casing.
16. Install the spacer and spring onto the upper shaft bearing.
17. Install the steering wheel and tighten the nut to the specified torque using a new locking plate.
18. Pull the steering wheel/shaft upward until the upper shaft bearing contacts.
19. While holding this position, tighten the clutch pinch bolt.
20. Remove the temporary plastic centering spacer.
21. Reinstall the dashboard trim. Check the steering centralization as indicated in Section 4.
Pic. 8.19 Using the rod to press the steering column retaining plunger - left side
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