[TR] TR4 Steering Column Question

[Geo & Kathleen Hahn]

This portion of the steering column allows some adjustment in the steering 
wheel position and, depending on where it is set, some small amount of 
collapse in the event of a collision.

It is a useful feature I think, e.g. if you fit a tonneau cover it enables 
you to position the steering wheel so it fits well in the pocket provided.

The sliding bit is secured by a big set-screw that takes an allen wrench. 
The whole piece is a clamp arrangement that is secured by a pair of bolts. 
Loosening either the bolts or the set-screw will enable you to move the 
upper section of the column and even completely withdraw it... very useful 
when R&Ring the gearbox on a LHD car.

Geo


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Dunham" <john.dunham at amphenol-tcs.com>
To: "list Triumph" <triumphs at autox.team.net>; 
<owner-triumphs at autox.team.net>; <tr at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 2:13 PM
Subject: [TR] TR4 Steering Column Question


> As I work on installing my steering column assembly, I have tried & tried
> to separate the shaft that the steering wheel bolts to from the shaft that
> is the next in line (the two shafts bolt together as on has a flat.)
> Do I need to separate these two shafts & make sure all is well or since
> they basically appear as one, am I OK to re-assemble?  Any hints on how to
> disassemble & not destroy either part?  Are these shafts designed to break
> apart in an accident?