Installation
Installation
AC A23
Install the ignition switch in the bearing housing
Lubricate contact areas of bearing housing with bearing grease.
AC A24
Installing as applies to cars with ignition switch interlock
Note!
The following actions apply only to cars equipped with ignition switch interlock.
- Turn the ignition switch to position 1 or 2.
- Press cable into place in ignition switch. Ensure that the cable locking tabs are securely engaged in ignition lock.
AC A25
Install bearing housing with ignition switch in place in the car
Install:
- Connector.
- The bearing housing with ignition switch. Do not tighten the screws yet.
AC A26
Installing as applies to cars with electronic immobilizer
Note!
The following action applies only to cars with electronic immobilizer.
- Install the antenna ring onto the ignition switch. Make sure the connector is securely connected.
- Install the panel around the ignition switch.
AC A27
Actions for replacing bearing housing for steering shaft bearing
Note!
The actions below are carried out only when replacing the steering shaft bearing to the new version with studs. (Replaces the earlier version as a replacement part.)
- Drill out the existing holes in the bodywork to 7.5 mm (x 3)
AC A28
Thread the steering shaft bearing onto the steering shaft
Ensure that lower bearing is lubricated with bearing grease. (The illustration displays the early version bearing housing.)
Replacing late version steering shaft bearing: Remove the rubber seal gasket backing.
AC A29
Install the steering column with spring and washer
Install in the following order:
- Early version: Washer, spring, washer
- Late versions: Spring, washer
AC A30
Install the spacer ring
Note!
Ensure that the spacer ring is the latest version for the car chassis number.
Caution!
One of the spacer rings must be metal. Otherwise the horn will not function.
AC A31
Insert the steering column down through the firewall
Turn the ignition switch to position 1.
AC A32
Push up the steering column into the bearing housing
AC A33
Install the circlip and spacer on the steering shaft
Check that the upper spacer ring is of the right type for the car chassis number.
Make sure circlip is positioned correctly in the groove.
AC A34
Install the screws/nuts for the lower bearing in the firewall
Early version:
- Tighten lower bearing to firewall (tighten). Late verslon8 with nuts:
- Install nuts (three screws). Tighten to 5 Nm (3.7 ft.lb).
AU A35
Install lower steering shaft
Tighten upper screw to lower joint to 24 Nm (17.7 ft.lb).
Install the upper joint screw with a new locknut. Tighten to 24 Nm (17.7 ft.lb). Install locking pin.
AC A36
Check the function of the ignition switch and steering
Check before tightening screw in locating pin if there is any play in the locating pin. Use adjuster strip kit 9122845-2 to adjust before tightening. Tighten locating pin screw
Pull off security screws.
AC A37
Install stalks and steering wheel covers
Install:
- Horn cable.
- Turn signal lamps and intermittent wiper stalks
- Connectors for turn signal lamps and intermittent wiper.
- Upper and lower steering wheel covers.
Tighten to 34 Nm (25.1 ft.lb).
AC A38
Install steering wheel
AC A39
Install soundproofing panel
Install:
- soundproofing panel.
- Battery negative lead.
Note!
Test function of steering shaft and ignition switch, adjust if necessary.
Replacing ignition switch
Note!
For cars from the 1988 model year and later a protective panel has been introduced. The protective panel is positioned behind the dashboard and has been introduced to increase anti-theft protection. If the car is equipped with protective panel the ignition switch replacement is carried out according to the description under the method for replacing steering column and ignition switch. See:
- AC A. Replacing steering column and ignition switch, without SRS system .
- AC B. Replacing steering column and ignition switch, with SRS system.
AC C1
Removing ignition switch
- Remove soundproofing panel under the dashboard.
- Detach connector from ignition switch.
- Remove upper steering column cover and the panel by the ignition switch.
- Slacken off screw holding ignition switch.
- Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the starting position
- Press the catch in through the hole in the holder with an appropriate implement and remove the lock.
AC C2
Installing ignition switch
Install as follows:
- insert key into lock, turn, push the catch in and remove the key.
- place lock into opening, release the catch by inserting the key again.
- tighten the locking screw and test the function.
- Later version 940: Tap in a new blind cover plug over catch.
- Reinstall steering wheel cover and panel by ignition switch.
- Connect connector to ignition switch.
- Reinstall soundproofing panel under dashboard.