Steering Column: Installation

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To install, reverse removal procedure. Pull steering column firmly home towards interior and tighten shear-off bolts until heads shear off.
On models with AIRBAG, screw bolt to dashboard carrier. Ensure nut (1), spacer bush (2) (not fitted to US models), washer (3) and screw (4) (US models, 2 screws 8 x 22 mm Z1) are installed. See Figure .
Install bayonet in proper order of bayonet (1), rubber ring (2), joint socket (3) and ball joint (4) with teflon ring if necessary. Bayonet must be heard to lock. See Fig 1 .
Check position of collar relative to snap ring. Recess in collar locks snap ring. See Figure .
Screw must locate in retaining groove of upper steering spindle. See STEERING SPINDLE .

Fig 1: Installing Bayonet

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