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NOTE
Engine installation will be easier before
the lower steering column is fitted.
Figure 28: Steering rack to steering
column
1. Nyloc nut
5. Nyloc nut
2. Bolt
6. Bolt
3. Universal joint
7. Lower steering
column
4. Steering rack
Position the front wheels (or uprights) in
an approximate ‘straight ahead’ position
and attach the universal joint (polythene
bag marked 'steering') using bolt (3) and
nyloc nut (7) noting how the bolt locates
into the machined groove in the splined
end of the lower steering column.
NOTE
If insertion is difficult the universal joint
can be opened up by inserting a flat blade
screwdriver into the split and twisting. To
ensure linearity of response it is
recommended that the yoke of the
universal joint is positioned with the cross
vertical/horizontal when the steering
wheel is in the straight ahead position.
Fit the lower end of the universal joint onto
the rack, again clamping with the bolt and
nyloc nut and tighten both bolts to 11 Nm.
The universal joint should be run as
straight as possible, continuing along the
same angle as the column, the steering
rack can be turned in its blocks to achieve
this.
The upper steering column can now be
fitted.
NOTE
When fitting an optional, quick release
column the upper steering column bush
can be fitted prior to inserting the upper
steering column into the steering column
lock tube.
The lower column bush will have been
fitted by Caterham, but care must be
taken when sliding the upper steering
column down through the dashboard.
Ensure that the lowest portion of upper
steering column is liberally coated with
grease and minimum force is exerted.
Telescope the upper steering column over
the lower steering column.
Slide the upper steering bush onto the
column and into the dash tube. Note how
the raised rubber locators on the bush fit
in the holes in the dash tube.
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