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30 POWER STEERING XIII STEERING COLUMN Removal of Steering Column From vehicle: Fig. 14 &15 Caution This is collapsible steering column. Proper precaution must be taken to avoid damage to the plastic shear pins. If the plastic shear pins get damaged during assembly & disassembly, replace the complete upper steering column. If the damaged column is fitted it will not serve the purpose during crash. Note: For removal of SRS air bag steering wheel refer air bag section. 1. Dismantle the universal joint connection on the steering gear box end & near the fire-wall & take out the steering spindle bottom. 2. Removal of steering wheel a. Remove the side covers on the steering wheel b. Dismantle the two screws on the side of steering wheel c. Take out the top cover of steering wheel after dismantling the horn connections d. Dismantle the steering wheel by proper puller 3. Dismantle the nacelle top & bottom 4. Dismantle the combination switch 5. Removal of Steering column upper a. Dismantle the screw on the fire wall b. Dismantle the screw on the control mounting bracket c. Take out the steering column from the vehicle. Installation of Steering column on the vehicle : 1. Check the following for the condition of steering column. a. Free rotation of steering spindle b. Condition of plastic shear pins. If plastic shear pins are damaged, replace the steering column. c. Steering spindle bottom for grease. 2. Assemble the steering column on the vehicle, at firewall & on the column mounting bracket. 3. Assemble the combination switch on the steering column. 4. Assemble the nacelle bottom& top on the steering column. 5. Assemble the steering spindle bottom, on the steering gear box end & on the fir wall end. 6. Assemble the steering wheel, on the steering column, in wheels straight ahead condition.