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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1992240 BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, AW70LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMNINSTALLATION
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70L

Steering Column: Installation

1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Installation
  1. If steering lock assembly was removed, install assembly so distance from end of steering column tube to rear edge of lock assembly is 6.0" (152 mm).
  2. Install both plastic guides in steering column support. Turn guides so washers face down. Position steering column and screw in (but do not tighten) shearing bolts in column support. Install lower rubber spacer and retaining bracket. Tighten bolts by hand.
  3. Working from inside engine compartment, install steering column bulkhead seal with cone turned inward. Tighten 4 shear bolts, but do not shear off bolts at this time. Tighten lower retaining bracket bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (20 N.m).
  4. Reattach defroster hose. Reconnect ignition lock connector. Raise lower steering shaft and attach universal joint to upper steering shaft. Tighten upper bolt and install locking pin. Tighten lower universal joint and install locking pin.
  5. Measure distance from steering shaft joint and shoulder on lower steering shaft. Position steering column assembly so distance is .59" (15 mm). See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Measuring Shaft Clearance (240)
    G92B01811Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
  6. If distance is not within specification, loosen bolts at upper and lower joint at steering shaft. Adjust lower shaft distance to obtain correct distance. Retighten joint retaining bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 N.m).
  7. Install combination switch and upper and lower steering column covers. Ensure front wheels are straight and install contact reel. See AIR BAG CONTACT REEL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Adjust contact reel. See CONTACT REEL CENTERING  under ADJUSTMENTS. Install steering wheel and air bag module. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  8. Reactivate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Check SRS warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. If air bag warning light stays on, see appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section:


  1. Connect ignition switch connector. Install bearing housing with steering lock, but do not tighten retaining bolts. Install spring and washer on steering column. Install steering column through bulkhead.
  2. Turn ignition key to "I" position. Press steering column into bearing housing. Install spacer ring and locking ring on steering shaft. Ensure locking ring is flush in groove. Tighten bearing housing retaining bolts.
  3. Install lower steering shaft. Torque bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m) and install locking pin. Ensure steering and steering lock operate correctly. Remove shear bolts and bolt on steering pin. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
  4. Reactivate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Check SRS warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. If air bag warning light stays on, see appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section:
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