Originally Posted by
mk2grp1
no ,the shaft doesn`t get locked, so no loading,
it will be wobbly until the wheel and bolt are back on, it can even be removed
escort mk4 locks the wheel
Forget the shaft, I meant the loading on the lock...on a normal locked column you would move the wheel to unload the lock, then turn the key....the same concept needs to be employed on the bit where the lock would fit the castlated bit on the wheel.