Saab 95 1967, Service Manual

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TEERING WHEEL WITH SAFETY PAD, MODEL Removal
1. Remove the safety pad by turning it counter-CIOCk’
wise.
2. Unscrew the nut and remove the spring washer.
3. Lift away the steering wheel.
4. The return yoke for the directional signal switch can
now be removed.
WARNING
The collapsible steering wheel shaft introduced as
from model 1969 must be handled with care. It
must not be subjected to impacts, jolts or other
r0ugh treatment liable to alter the adjusted length
of the telescope joint or impair its shock-absorbing
effect. The wheel must not be knocked off or on.
1. If removed, refit the return yoke.
2. Check the clearance between the return yoke and the
projection on the directional indicator switch. The
correct clearance is 0.008—0.024 in. (0.2—0.6 mm)
with the switch at neutral. Adjust by inserting shims
between the switch and the column stand.
NOTE
Fit the return yoke so that its center line coincides
with the center axis of the switch housing, when the
6 wheels are straight ahead.
3. Fit the steering wheel on the column. Make sure that
the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, and push
the steering wheel on the column center pin so that
the spokes of the wheel are aligned horizontally.
4. Refit the spring washer and the nut.
5 H8!
STEERING WHEEL WITH SAFETY PAD, MODEL 1968-1969 NOTE
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1' Safety pad 5‘ gover oke To protect the safety pad when fitting, smear with l
:2; 2:33,“ W S sgznmywlumn a suitable lubricant its underside, which comes into
4:8teeringmwheel contact with the cover.
5. Fit the safety pad by screwing it downwards until re-
sistance is felt, then tighten the safety pad approx. a
further revolution, until the cuts, made at the bottom
side of the pad, grip and lock tight against the spokes
of the steering wheel.
Feb: 1977