Pack 7 - Stage 58. The horns, but we assemble the steering mechanism.

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 58 gives us the horns, but we assemble the steering mechanism.

Take the steering rack and push the steering damper in place.  The pins/holes are different sizes so it will only go on one way.

it the rack into the front frame behind the battery.  You will need to insert one end through the hole in the left side of the front frame, then lower the rack into position and re-centre it.

Turn the front frame over so you can see the slot where the rack is secured.  Apply a little lubricant to the screw holes, then place one of the washers in position.  

Secure this with a screw and repeat with a second washer and screw.  You can also lubricate the washers to get a better steering action.  You really want to lubricate the underside of the washers, but it's almost impossible not to get the lubricant on the top!  Vaseline or any light grease will do.

Make sure that the rack can slide left and right easily.  

Slide the rack to the left so you can insert the right hand steering arm.  

Insert the arm and fix with a screw.  The right hand arm is the longer one.  Make sure that you get the arm the right way up.  The smaller ring must face upwards.  Check the photo to see what I mean.

Leave the rack to the left and fix the left hand (shorter) steering arm.  Now make sure the steering column rotates smoothly (well, smoothly-ish!) and the rack moves left to right.  You may need to tighten or loosen the steering rack securing screws/washers to get a smooth movement.

This completes the stage and the pack.