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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1992240 BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, AW70LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMNREMOVAL (740)
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70L
Removal (740)
1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Removal (740)
- Remove air bag module and steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove combination switch operating arms. See Figure .
- Remove contact reel connectors from rear side of instrument panel. Remove contact reel. See AIR BAG CONTACT REEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove horn cable.
- Remove knee bolster. See Figure . Working inside engine compartment, remove locking pin and bolt on upper joint of steering shaft. See Fig 1 . Remove locking pin for upper bolt of lower joint and slightly loosen bolt. Move steering shaft toward steering gear and free lower steering shaft from steering column.
- Remove 3 Phillips screws from lower steering column bearing plate, below steering wheel. See Fig 2 . Using a center punch, loosen locking bolts for bearing housing. Loosen bolt in steering pin. See Fig 3 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.