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To fit

  1. Fit the lower retaining bolt in the steering column assembly and position the assembly with the wiring harness below and to the right of the steering column shaft. Screw the bolt in a few turns but do not tighten it.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-5
    G05041654Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the upper retaining bolts of the steering column assembly.

    Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft) 

  3. Tighten the lower retaining bolts of the steering column assembly.

    Tightening torque 25 Nm (20 lbf ft) 

    IMPORTANT: The groove for the bolt in the pinion shaft.
  4. Align the steering column shaft with the steering gear and tighten the bolt securing them to each other. Make sure that the steering gear bolt enters the milled groove on the pinion shaft.

    Tightening torque 30 Nm (25 lbf ft) 

  5. Fit the knee protector to the steering column.
  6. Fit the holder for the coil spring unit and steering wheel stalk switches with the groove upwards.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 6
    G05041655Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fit the cable duct.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 7-8
    G05041656Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Plug in the connectors for the contact roller.

    Fit the connectors to the cable duct.

  9. Fit the wiring harness in place and fasten it to the steering column assembly.
  10. Lift the dust excluder (gaiter) over the steering wheel adjustment lever, so that the lever protrudes from its hole in the excluder.
  11. Plug in the steering wheel stalk switches and fit them in place.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 11-12
    G05041657Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fit the steering column cowls.
  13. Fit the steering wheel, refer to Steering wheel .
  14. Fit the lower section of the dashboard.
    Fig 5: Identifying Lower Section Of Dashboard
    G05041658Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.