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I've removed the column, and noticed that the spline is missing a fairly large chunk.
Haynes mentions that it should have a groove in it for the locking screw at the bottom of the column, but this doesn't seem to be in the right place... and it doesn't look much like a groove either!

Am I looking at needing a new steering rack?

Cheers.

[kez_19]

well it looks fine to me that is where the bolt goes through the universal joint and locks it on to the steering rack

michael

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Really? Hmmm... but surely the bolt should end up much lower down - it's at the very bottom of the steering column. If it was supposed to fit into that chunk, the column would only be half on.

[GraemeC]

Nothing wrong with that. In fact the splines look in quite good order compared to some.

[minimadjonesy]

Yup, no problem there! exactly as it should be!

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Blimey! Well, that's great (and unexpected) news. Means I can just put the column back on tonight.
I suppose I just have to make sure that the bolt at the bottom of the column matches the groove's position.

Thanks all!

[midridge2]

what universal joint??

[Pauly]

Drop the column back on then get a drift or screwdriver to find the notch in the spline, then fit the bolt. The column doesn't sit all the way onto the splines, it sits up a few cm's.

Paul.

[kez_19]

what universal joint??

thats my fault i went out and looked at mine after i wrote the answer and realised that there isnt one on a mini

sorry for any confusion caused



michael