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NOTE: The steering column assembly is not a serviceable component.

CAUTION:
- The steering column is of a safety type and incorporates shear pins. Therefore do not impart shock loads to the steering column at any time.

- Prior to removing any of the components incorporated in the steering linkage, it is imperative that the road wheels are in a straight ahead position and that the steering wheel is then removed to prevent the cruise control spiral cassette being wound up or damaged if the steering linkage is inadvertently moved or rotated.

- After refitting steering linkage components, the road wheels must be re-positioned straight ahead before fitting the steering wheel, do not reconnect the multi-plug to the cassette or fit the trim pad at this stage. If, after the vehicle has been driven, it is found that the steering wheel requires re-positioning, remove the wheel. Re-align the drive pegs on the cruise control cassette by slightly rotating the upper part of the cassette in the appropriate direction until the pegs lie horizontal to the steering column.

- Fit the steering wheel ensuring that the drive pegs locate in their respective holes on the rear of the steering wheel.

- After final alignment re-connect the multi-plug to the cassette, tighten the steering wheel securing nut and fit the trim pad.

REMOVE
1. Remove the steering wheel using extractor 18G1014 and adaptor pins.

CAUTION: It is imperative that the upper part of the cruise control cassette is not rotated after the steering wheel is removed. To prevent rotation, secure the upper and lower part of the cassette in position with adhesive tape.

2. Remove the lower dash panel and unclip the lower trim pad from the driver's side.

Upper Steering Column:

3. Disconnect the electrical multi-plugs from the steering column switches and release the electrical wiring from the retaining clip located half way down the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column shroud fasteners and maneuver the shroud off the column switches.
5. Remove the top pinch bolt, universal joint to steering column.
6. Remove the fasteners, steering column to floor board.
7. Remove the fasteners, steering column to dash bracket.
8. Withdraw the steering column assembly.

Steering Lock:

REFIT
1. Position the sealing gasket on the end of the column assembly.
2. Feed the steering shaft through the floor board and engage the drive splines at the coupling shaft.
3. Fit the column upper fasteners, do not fully tighten at this stage.
4. Fit the column lower fasteners, do not fully tighten at this stage.
5. Tighten the lower fasteners to 81 Nm (60 ft lb).
6. Fit universal joint pinch bolt, and tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft lb).
7. Tighten the column upper fasteners to 81 Nm (60 ft lb).
8. Reverse 1 to 4.