Steering Column: Removal & Installation Volvo 960 I рестайлинг

Installation

1. Align steering wheel so pin on contact reel is aligned with hole in steering wheel. Install steering wheel.
2. Remove lock screw from contact reel and reinstall it in original location. Ensure steering wheel is centered. Install steering wheel hub retaining bolt.
3. Install air bag assembly. Tighten Torx screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-55541-S14726377672001092500000) table. Reconnect battery.
4. Reactivate SRS. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-55541-S30976825792001092500000) . Check SRS warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. If warning light stays on, see appropriate article: AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1995. AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1996.

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Remove air bag module and steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-55541-S17665983972001092500000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering column upper and lower covers. (Scheme 4) Remove wiper and turn signal switches. (Scheme 4)and (Scheme 5). Locate and disconnect contact reel harness Orange connector from behind instrument panel, near steering column.
2. Remove contact reel retaining screws. Pull contact reel off steering shaft using care to guide wiring up through steering column. (Scheme 6) To install, install new contact reel onto steering shaft, and install retaining screws. Install turn signal and wiper switches. Install column covers.
3. Reconnect Orange wiring connector behind instrument panel, near steering column. To properly adjust contact reel and complete installation, see «CONTACT REEL CENTERING»(ref-55541-S24488895122001092500000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Scheme 6

Removal

Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. (Scheme 4) Disconnect switch harness connectors behind instrument panel, near steering column. Remove switch attaching screws. (Scheme 4)and (Scheme 5). Remove switch and harness.

To install, reverse removal procedure. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE . Ensure all electrical connections are tight. Check turn signal switch canceling.

Remove sound insulation under instrument panel. Disconnect connector from ignition lock. Remove upper steering column casing and panel of ignition lock. Loosen ignition lock fixing bolt. Put key in lock and turn to starting position. Push barrel from underneath back through hole and remove ignition lock.

Insert key in lock, turn, press in locking catch and remove key. Insert lock in slot. Release barrel enough to insert key again. Tighten locking screw and check function. Re-fit casing and panel by ignition lock. Reconnect connector to ignition lock. Re-fit sound insulation under instrument panel.

For steering column lock removal and installation, see STEERING COLUMN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

1. Remove air bag module and steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-55541-S17665983972001092500000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove turn signal switch. (Scheme 5)
2. Remove contact reel connectors from rear side of instrument panel. Remove contact reel. See «AIR BAG CONTACT REEL»(ref-55541-S06404493602001092500000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove horn cable.
3. Remove knee bolster. see scheme 4 Working inside engine compartment, remove locking pin and bolt on upper joint of steering shaft. (Scheme 7) Remove locking pin for upper bolt of lower joint, and slightly loosen bolt. Move steering shaft toward steering gear and free lower steering shaft from steering column.
4. Remove 3 Phillips bulkhead screws from lower steering column bearing plate, below steering wheel. (Scheme 8) Using a center punch, loosen locking bolts for bearing housing. (Scheme 9) Loosen bolt in steering pin. (Scheme 7)
5. Remove locking ring and spacer ring from steering column. (Scheme 10) Turn ignition switch to "I" position. Push steering column back through bearing housing. Remove ignition key, locking screws for steering lock, and bolt in steering pin.
6. Lift bearing housing upward while pressing on steering lock with one finger. Remove bearing housing and steering lock under instrument panel. Disconnect electrical connector from steering lock. Place assembly in a vise. Using center punch, loosen and remove shear bolt. (Scheme 11) Remove ignition switch from bearing housing.

Scheme 11

1. Connect ignition switch connector. Install bearing housing with steering lock, but do not tighten retaining bolts. Install spring and washer on steering column. Install steering column through bulkhead.
2. Turn ignition key to "I" position. Press steering column into bearing housing. Install spacer ring and locking ring on steering shaft. Ensure locking ring is flush in groove. Tighten bearing housing retaining bolts.
3. Install lower steering shaft. Torque bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m) and install locking pin. Ensure steering and steering lock operate correctly. Remove shear bolts and bolt on steering pin. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
4. Reactivate SRS. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-55541-S30976825792001092500000) . Check SRS warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. If air bag warning light stays on, see appropriate article: AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1995. AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1996.