Removing
1. Disconnect the battery from the ground.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove switches with levers (see subsection 14.4).
4. Disconnect the connector from the ignition switch.
5. Remove the bottom panel from the driver's side.
6. Remove and pull off the column seal in the bulkhead of the engine compartment.
7. Remove the metal cover from the partition of the engine compartment by unscrewing the three nuts (on car parts).
8. Put on the steering wheel and turn the shaft to access the universal joint bolt.
9. Loosen the hinge bolt.
10. Remove the two upper bolts and the two lower nuts and remove the column.
Examination
1. Check the presence of deformation of the shaft, the integrity of the safety two-cone connection, if necessary, replace the column.
2. Check the condition of bearings and bushings, play of the shaft and hinges.
3. Replace the column at the slightest sign of wear and damage.
4. Measure the length of the column from the end to the hinge pin.
5. If the length is not correct, replace the column.
Installation
1. Put the lid and seal on the column, secure the seal with a clamp (if provided).
2. Install the column and insert it into the cardan joint so that the clamp bolt, when tightened, rests against the recess on the shaft at the splined end of the shaft.
3. Torque tighten the top two bolts and bottom two nuts.
4. Tighten the universal joint bolt.
5. Put on the cover and tighten the three nuts (on car parts).
6. Put the cover on the lid and secure with a tie.
7. Install the bottom panel.
8. Connect the connector to the ignition switch.
9. Install lever switches.
10. Install the steering wheel.
11. Connect the battery to ground.