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THE STEERING GEAR Section J J.3 REMOVING A D REPLACING THE SIDE LEVERS These are held to the steering gear rocker shaft and the steering idler gear respectively by a castellated nut and split pin. After removal of the nut and split pin the side levers can be withdrawn from their splined shafts . Never attempt to lever or hammer the side levers from their locations, otherwise serious damage to the steering gear may well ensue. Reverse the above instructions for replacement.
Section J J.4 REMOVING THE IDLER ASSEMBLY The idler assembly is secured to the chassis by two nuts and bolts and a set bolt. To remove the assembly disconnect the track-rod, draglink, and the side lever, unscrew and remove the two nuts and bolts and the set bolt, and detach the idler assembly from the chassis frame.
Section J J.5 DISMANTLING AND ASSEMBLING THE IDLER Remove the idler assembly as described in Section JJ.4 and drain off the oil. Unscrew and remove the top cover screws, remove the cover and the joint washers, and push the idler shaft from the body. The oil seal must not be removed unless it is to be renewed. During assembly ensure that when the shaft is replaced it is correctly entered in the oil seal and that when the top cover has been refitted the shaft will turn freely without end-float. The end-float may be adjusted by inserting or removing joint washers .
Section JJ.6 REFITTING THE IDLER The refitting of the idler is a reversal of the removal procedure, but care should be taken to ensure that it is secured firmly against the frame by means of the two nuts and bolts and the set bolt with a spring washer beneath its head.
Section J J.7 REFITTING THE TRACK-ROD AND DRAGLINKS First connect the two draglinks to their respective steering arms and levers. Fit the track-rod and ensure that all the nuts are tightened and then split-pinned. E
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Check the steering lock to ascertain that the lock stop on each swivel axle comes into effect before the stop in the steering box. Finally, check the track as detailed in Section 11.1.
Section J J.8 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEERING GEAR Remo ve the negative lead from the battery. Drain the water from the radiator. Disconnect the horn wire (brown with black tracer) at the snap connector below the steering box. Slacken the three grub screws in the steering-wheel hub and withdraw the hub centre and horn cable. On earlier models remove the three set screws securing the wheel to the hub . Remo ve the steering-wheel retain ing nut and withdraw the wheel from its splines, using tool 18G70 if necessary. Remove the four screws securing the lower half of the steering column cowl. Pull off the Lucar connectors from the ignition /starter switch and direction indicator switch. If the car is fitted with steering column gear change unscrew the two nuts and remove the clamp bracket from the lower end of the gear change shaft , remove the locking wire from the square-headed screw at the bottom of the shaft , and slacken the screw to release the levers. Slacken the locking screw in the top bracket and withdraw the lever and shaft from inside the car. Remo ve the four nut s securing the upper half of the steering column cowl and withdraw the cowl, packing plate, wooden packing block, and rubber strip. Remove the direction indicator switch. If steering column gear change is fitted remove the top bracket. Remove the cable clips from the steering column. Disconnect the remaining battery terminal, release the battery strap, and remove the battery from the vehicle (R.H.D. vehicles only). Disconnect the water and air pipes and remove the windshield washer bottle (R.H.D. vehicles only). Remove the radiator as detailed in Section Ce.l. Unscrew the two steering gearbox attachment bolts accessible from abo ve and pull the steering column sealing grommet away from the bulkhead. Jack up the front of the car and disconnect the trackrod and draglink baIl joints from the steering gearbox drop-arm, using tool 18G125. Remove the two steering gearbox attachment bolts accessible from beneath the car. Pull the steering box downwards, twisting it slightly, and remove the unit from beneath the vehicle. When replacing the steering gear reverse the above procedure, but do not tighten the set screws securing the steering gearbox to the frame until the column has been correctly positioned inside the car. Ensure that with the road wheels in the straightJJ.3