Assembly Overview

Steering column, exploded view





^ The steering column is only supplied complete as a replacement part. Servicing is not possible.
^ The steering lock housing can be transferred.

1 - Eccentric bolt
^ Turn clockwise to loosen
^ Turn counterclockwise to tighten
2 - Power steering gear
3 - Self locking nut, 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
4 - Combi bolt, 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
5 - Transportation - safeguard
^ Note modified design, Refer to Fig. 1
^ When removing and installing steering column, secure sliding mechanism to prevent separation, Refer to Fig. 1
^ Remove after installing steering column
6 - Hex bolt, 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
^ Vehicles with automatic transmission only
7 - Washer
^ Vehicles with automatic transmission only
8 - Cable for selector lever lock
^ Vehicles with automatic transmission only
9 - Bracket
^ Vehicles with automatic transmission only
10 - Steering column
^ Mechanical or electrically adjustable
^ Illustration corresponds to electrically adjustable steering column
^ Vehicles with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) up to approximately 10.98 use a steering angle sensor, Refer to Fig. 2
^ In case of malfunctioning electric motors or steering-angle sensor (ESP), the steering column must be replaced completely.

Notes:
^ Never disconnect sliding mechanism between top and bottom section of steering column.
^ Shifting by more than ±5 cm can damage the steering column
^ Refer to Fig. 1 to reduce the possibility of damage.





Fig. 1 Transportation safeguard for steering column
1 - Safety clip
2 - Plastic rod
3 - Steering column

An assembly aid is required so that the upper and lower parts of the steering column do not pull apart when pulling off power steering gear.

If the upper and lower parts of the steering column are pulled too far apart or pushed too close together the splines separate.

It is possible that rattling noises are created later if the splines are not in their original installation position.

New steering columns supplied as replacement parts are secured with a transport device.
This transport device must be removed after installing the steering column in the vehicle.

We recommend that this part is retained as it can be reused when removing steering columns.





Fig. 2 Steering-angle sensor -G85- on vehicles with ESP
Steering-angle sensor is slipped over steering column shaft.
To service the sensor, install a new steering column.
Zero position compensation" must be performed for this sensor:

^ If ABS control module (w/EDL) -J104- or steering angle sensor -G85- are replaced.
^ If vehicle alignment is adjusted when checking vehicle alignment.
^ If there is a fault in the fault memory of ABS control module (w/EDL) J104- and the instructions in the DTC table require the zero position compensation to be carried out.