Iain
10-06-19, 09:00 PM
Why change it
Steering column upper has play but lower does not.
Parts required
One upper bearing, part number 90334860
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/0.JPG
How to
Remove the steering wheel/boss and remove the spring.
Locate the white retaining clips top and bottom and prise them out with a flathead screwdriver.
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/1.JPG
They just pop out like this:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/2.JPG
Once the clips are removed, you can twist the switch housing anticlockwise and pull it towards you, see the groove here:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/3.JPG
With it removed, you can see the bearing and washer however it cannot come out from the front:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/4.JPG
These two metal retaining clips need to be removed, simply pull them out with pliers from the front:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/5.JPG
They look like this, with the tab bit sitting inside the bearing groove:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/6.JPG
The bearing is finally held in with plastic springs, so remove them and hold them out the way with a cut up card or similar:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/7.JPG
This gives the bearing a clear route to come out of the rear:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/8.JPG
The bearing just drops out without any force at this point. Important - keep the washer:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/9.JPG
To refit, simply push the new bearing in from behind and allow it to clip into place. Refit the metal clips, careful not to bend them by forcing them in.
Refit the housing to the column, push back in the white clips.
Important: Refit the washer and spring, this loads the bearing and keeps it tight.
Steering column upper has play but lower does not.
Parts required
One upper bearing, part number 90334860
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/0.JPG
How to
Remove the steering wheel/boss and remove the spring.
Locate the white retaining clips top and bottom and prise them out with a flathead screwdriver.
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/1.JPG
They just pop out like this:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/2.JPG
Once the clips are removed, you can twist the switch housing anticlockwise and pull it towards you, see the groove here:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/3.JPG
With it removed, you can see the bearing and washer however it cannot come out from the front:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/4.JPG
These two metal retaining clips need to be removed, simply pull them out with pliers from the front:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/5.JPG
They look like this, with the tab bit sitting inside the bearing groove:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/6.JPG
The bearing is finally held in with plastic springs, so remove them and hold them out the way with a cut up card or similar:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/7.JPG
This gives the bearing a clear route to come out of the rear:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/8.JPG
The bearing just drops out without any force at this point. Important - keep the washer:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaColumnBearing/9.JPG
To refit, simply push the new bearing in from behind and allow it to clip into place. Refit the metal clips, careful not to bend them by forcing them in.
Refit the housing to the column, push back in the white clips.
Important: Refit the washer and spring, this loads the bearing and keeps it tight.