Question 1

How to remove the steering column on Volvo S40?

Accepted Answer

To take out the steering column, first disconnect the battery negative lead. Extend the steering column as far as it goes and remove the steering wheel. Next, undo the fasteners and remove the lower facia panel from the side of the driver. Remove the knee bolster and air duct from underneath the steering column by undoing four screws. Then, undo the three Torx screws of the lower shroud, separate the upper and lower shroud to remove the retaining pegs and remove the lower shroud while pushing the upper shroud upward out of the way. If necessary, unclip the gaiter between the upper shroud and the facia. The wiper/washer switch and turn indicator switch are held in place by two screws each, undo these screws and pull the switches down to the sides. Next, undo two screws, undo the clip and pull the contact reel/steering wheel module backwards, breaking the wiring plugs as the assembly is pulled back. Remove any remaining wiring plugs and release clips that hold the wiring harness to the column's guide on the underside of the column. Carefully pull the steering column lower gaiter from place, releasing the clips, then undo the lower pinch-bolt of the steering column, pulling the joint upwards from the pinion, but ensuring that the steering column adjustment lever is also released. Discard the pinch-bolt, and fit a new one. Undo the four retaining bolts and maneuver the column from the vehicle discarding the bolts and preparing to fit the new bolts. If required, drill out the security screws, press in the retaining pin and remove the steering lock from the column, keeping in mind that no further dismantling of the assembly is recommended. For refitting, reverse the removal process and make sure to lubricate the universal joint splines with grease before engaging the steering obstruction as you place the shortest new column retaining bolts nearest to the bulkhead and use a new universal joint pinch-bolt and, if refitting the steering lock, tighten the new security screws until their heads snap off.

Question 2

How to remove and refit the steering column on Volvo V70?

Accepted Answer

To remove the steering column, disconnect the battery negative lead first. Fully extend the steering column and take off the steering wheel. Undo the three screws from under the steering column lower shroud and then prise the upper and lower shrouds apart to free the retaining pegs. Remove the lower shroud and the upper shroud out of the way. Next, remove the trim panel beneath the facia on the driver's side held by two screws and disconnect the wiring plug from the footwell light. Disconnect the wiring plug, depress the clip and remove the transponder unit from the ignition switch. For automatic transmission models, turn the ignition switch to position I, press in the catch and pull the interlock cable from the side of the ignition switch. Disconnect the two wiring plugs, undo the two screws, release the two clips on the underside of the steering wheel and pull the steering wheel module away from the steering column. Remove the wiring loom guide from the underside of the column and hang it down. Undo the pinch-bolt at the universal joint on the intermediate steering column shaft, and pull the steering joint up from the lower shaft, discarding the bolt because a new one must be fitted. Loosen the four bolts that hold the column to the facia and pull the assembly backwards. Rotate the column assembly to the upside down position and manoeuvre it out of the vehicle. If needed, you will need to drill out the security screws and remove the steering lock from the column, since no further dismantling of the assembly is suggested. For refitting, perform the process in reverse while making sure to lubricate the intermediate shaft splines with grease before putting the steering column into engagement, then tighten the rearmost column retaining bolts, use a new universal joint pinch-bolt, and if refitting the steering lock, tighten the new security screws until their heads snap off. On automatic models when fitting the interlock cable, ensure that the selector lever is in position P and the ignition switch in position I and check for correct connection before removing the ignition key and check that the selector lever is locked in position. For models with the dynamic stability and traction control system, a recalibration is required following the refitting of the column, which could be carried out in the workshop using Volvo's special test equipment or by driving the car for at least 20 miles on smooth roads with little lateral acceleration.

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