DESCRIPTION
Steering is effected by a separate column assembly. a rack and pinion steering unit with two track rods of equal length making the connection between the steering unit and the steering arms included in the two stub axle assemblies.
The steering column is mounted on the floor of the car and su pported by a bracket beneath the instru ment facia. The inner column is attached to the splined end of the steering pinion at the lower end and supported at the opposite end by a bush in the top end of the outer column.
Mounted on the steering column is the direction indicator pawl unit which is actuated by a "striker" within the column and cancels any direction sigflal that might have been given as the steering wheel returns to the straight ahead position.
The rack and pinion steering unit is mounted on the rear support bracket of the front suspension beneath the front of the car. The two track rods operating the steering are attached directly to the steering rack at inner ends and the steering arms included in the stub axle assemblies at the outer ends.
The length of the right-hand track rod is adjustable for the purpose of setting front wheel alignment (toe-in).