Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Mark the position of the flexible coupling with respect to the steering shaft and steering gear with quick-drying paint.
3. Loosen the flexible coupling pinch bolts (see accompanying illustration).
1 - bolts; 2 - washers; 3 - clutch
4. Open the slots in the coupling with a wide-blade screwdriver.
5. Slide the flexible coupling towards the steering wheel and remove it from the vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installation, check the condition of the rubber element and the splines of the flexible coupling. Replace if necessary.
2. Align the landing marks made during dismantling, then tighten the tie bolts with a force of 39÷49 Nm.