Manual Steering; Description And Operation Manual Steering - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Manual Steering

The manual steering gear is of the conventional
rack and pinion type as used on most previous
models. The steering gear is mounted on the
crossmember. This type of steering gear may be
fitted to either left or right-hand drive variants.
The steering column is attached, at the lower
end, to a flexible coupling by means of a pinch
bolt, cage and aligner assembly. The flexible
coupling, in turn, is attached to the steering gear
Item Description
1 Track rod
2 Steering gear
3 Track rod end
4 Steering gear gaiter
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Manual Steering
pinion shaft with a pinch bolt. A floor seal protects
the flexible coupling's entry into the engine
compartment.
The steering column incorporates a well proven
multi-position steering lock with a high security
lock barrel. The steering column assembly is
fixed at its upper end to a dash panel extension
with two nuts.
Item Description
5 Flexible coupling
6 Steering column assembly
7 Steering wheel
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07/2001 2002 Bantam