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Section D
Description
The steering mechanism comprises a single-stage worm on the lower
end of the steering column supported by two ball races located in the
steering box. Engaging the single-stage worm is a recirculating ball
steering nut assembly secured in position by a rocker shaft which, in
turn supports a drop arm linked to an idler shaft assembly. Outer tie-
rods are then used to connect the steering linkage to the tie-rod
levers of both front suspension assemblies.
Worm and steering nut assembly wear can be taken up by reducing
the number of shims behind the cover plate. If, after omitting one or
two shims, slackness is still apparent, renew thw cover plate spring.
End play in the column can be prevented by removing one or more
shims from behind the steering box end plate.
Routine Maintenance
The steering box oil level should be checked at regular intervals (see
service schedule) and topped up if necessary. Grease the idler shaft
assembly every 1000 miles (1,600 km) to ensure free movement of
the steering gear.
Steering box assembly removal (Figure 1)
1.
Disconnect batter leads and remove battery. Remove ¼” set
screw, lock washer and nut and disconnect battery earth
lead and harness earth leads from battery tray.
Note:
If the
battery is located in the LH of the engine compartment
ignore this operation
2.
Disconnect the coil leads
3.
Remove three ¼” UNF set screws, plain washers, lock
washers and nuts and remove battery tray, complete with
coil, from the engine compartment.
4.
Disconnect horn leads, unscrew 2 x ¼” UNF set screws,
washers and nuts and remove horn from engine
compartment.
5.
Remove fascia (see section R).
6.
Unscrew four no.8 self tapping screws and remove support
plate securing the steering column to the body.
7.
Disconnect the outer tie-rod from the steering box drop
arm and tie-rod lever by unscrewing 3/6” UNF nuts.
Note:
An extractor tool must be used to release the tie-rod
end taper.
Do Not Hammer Out.
8.
Unscrew the 7/16” UNF nut and disconnect centre tie-rod
from the steering box drop arm, again using an extractor
tool.
9.
Remove the two 3/8”UNF bolts and single 3/8”UNF bolt
holding the steering box assembly to the chassis mounting
bracket. The single fixing bolt taps in to a weld nut on the
fixing bracket.
10.
Move the steering box to release the split location dowel
from the mounting bracket, then, to facilitate removal,
rotate the steering box 180° until the rocker shaft spline
faces upwards. Then push the steering column through the
bulkhead, at the same time lifting the steering box clear of
the engine compartment, enabling the complete assembly
to be withdrawn from the front of the vehicle.
11.
Replace in reverse order taking note of the following point:
The split location dowel is fitted in production to lock the
steering column at the correct angle. When replacing with a
new steering box however, the dowel is
not required, as the support plate and grommet secured to
the bulkhead will set this angle correctly.
Steering
Dismantling of steering box (Figure 1)
If the correct oil level is maintained in the steering box, no attention
to the internal components should be necessary. However, if
excessive wear is apparent on the worm and steering
nut assembly or steering column that cannot be rectified by the
deletion of shims, dismantle the steering box as follows:
1.
Remove oil plug and drain the steering box oil.
2.
Unscrew the 7/8”UNF nut securing the drop arm to the
rocker shaft spline. An extractor tool is then necessary to
remove the drop arm from the spline. Do not use force in
this operation as damage to the spline or drop arm could
result. Retain rocker shaft oil seal.
3.
Unscrew two bolts, complete with lock washers and remove
the small cover plate to release the spring pressure on the
rocker shaft.
4.
Remove four bolts and lock washers and detach the end
plate complete with shims from the steering box.
5.
Remove the washer and ball race and withdraw the inner
column from the box. To facilitate removal, the column
should be rotated.
6.
Release the tab washers, unscrew four bolts and detach the
large cover plate, complete with shims.
7.
Remove bush and washer then withdraw rocker shaft and
steering nut assembly from steering box. Take care not to
misplace the steering nut balls.
8.
Check components for wear, replacing as necessary.
9.
Reassemble in reverse order, refit steering box to the
vehicle. Check steering for slackness and end float and
adjust accordingly.
Steering linkage removal (Figure 2)
1.
Disconnect the RH outer tie-rod from the steering box drop
arm by unscrewing the 3/8”UNF nuts.
An extractor tool or suitable wedges must be used to release the tie
rod taper. Do not hammer out. This procedure should be adopted for
all steering linkage tapers.
2.
Unscrew the 7/16”UNF nut and disconnect the centre tie-
rod from the steering drop arm and idler shaft drop arm.
3.
Disconnect the LH outer tie from the idler drop arm and tie
rod lever by unscrewing the 3/8”UNF nuts.
4.
The adjustable outer and centre tie rods require no regular
maintenance but the rubber gaiters, secured by a circlip,
should occasionally be checked for cracking or damage and
renewed if necessary.
5.
Replace in reverse order.
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