Peugeot 106 Steering Column Replacement Parts

The Peugeot 106 ran across two distinct generations: the Phase 1 (1991–1996) and the Phase 2 (1996–2004), which received a significant facelift affecting the front-end structure and interior. The steering column itself is more likely to interchange within the same phase than across the Phase 1 to Phase 2 boundary, so if your car is a Phase 2 and the column offered is from a Phase 1 (or vice versa), confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The steering column on the 106 is not driven by engine size in the way that brakes or driveshafts can be, so engine displacement alone is very unlikely to determine whether a column fits or not. The generation (Phase 1 or Phase 2) and whether the car has power steering fitted are far more relevant factors to check. Confirm with the breaker that the donor car matches your phase and power-steering specification.

Trim level does not directly affect whether a steering column physically fits — a column from an XR, Zest, or Mardi Gras is the same basic unit as one from a higher-spec car in the same generation. The one meaningful exception is if one car has a steering wheel with airbag or a different stalk cluster arrangement, which can affect what you receive with a second-hand column assembly. Ask the breaker to clarify exactly what is included with the column and confirm it matches your Phase 1 or Phase 2 car.

A 1995 car is a Phase 1 106 (built before the 1996 facelift) while your 1998 car is a Phase 2, so these sit either side of the main generation boundary. There is a real risk that the two columns are not a straightforward swap due to changes made during the facelift. Confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations before committing to the purchase.

Yes, this is one of the most important things to check — a column from a power-assisted steering car and one from a non-power-assisted car are not the same unit. Fitting a mismatched column can mean stalks, couplings, or rack interfaces do not line up correctly. Tell the breaker whether your 106 has power steering fitted and ask them to match the donor car accordingly.

The 106 is an older car and used columns from breakers can vary in condition, so it is worth asking the breaker about the mileage and condition of the donor vehicle. Beyond that, the key checks are generation (Phase 1 1991–1996 or Phase 2 1996–2004) and power-steering fitment — get these right and you have the best chance of a straightforward swap. Always confirm against your full registration with the breaker rather than relying on year alone.