Disassembling and Assembling Complete Steering Column

Disassembling and assembling complete steering column

Removing steering column, refer to Removing and Installing Complete Steering Column.





Remove screws and pull off clip.





Pull lower section of steering-column casing off upper section.

Installation:
Check for correct position of lock.





Installation:
Guide both holders of upper section into bores. Insert ignition-lock ring.





Remove screw and pull off clip.
Press retaining hook and pull off switch.





Unscrew earthing cable.
Remove both headless screws and take off starter switch.

Installation:
Lock headless screws with varnish.





Lift out snap ring (1) and take off with sleeve (2).





Installation:
Fit bush (2).
Fit snap ring (1) with special tool 32 1 090 and steering wheel retaining screw until it engages in groove of steering spindle.
Snap ring (1) can also be mounted using special tool 32 3 070.





Lift out and remove steering-spindle bearing.
Take out bearing inner sleeve.





Installation:
Insert bearing inner sleeve with bevelled end pointing to steering lock.





Remove shear-off screws.

Installation:
Tighten shear-off screws until heads shear off.





Turn steering lock to position "R".
Press down on steering spindle and take off steering lock.





Installation:
Dowel pin must fit in bore.





Lower steering-spindle bearing:
Lift out snap ring (1).
Take off collar (2), spring (3) and support ring (4).
Remove steering spindle.

Installation:
Recess in collar (2) must point to snap ring (1).
Lubricate spring (3) with grease.





Knock lower steering-spindle bearing out of outer tube.

Installation:
Lubricate bearing seat with grease.





Note: Plug steering-spindle bore with plastic cap.





Knock lock washer (6) out in downwards direction.
Unscrew nut (1), press lever (4) in direction of bolt (5) and unscrew bolt (5).
Unscrew stud.





Installation:
Clamping instructions (mounting block shown as sectional view).
1. Apply light coat of grease to anti-friction surfaces of bearing block (3) and steering column tube (9).
2. Pre-assemble adjustment lever (4) with dowel pin (2) in lever setting "jammed" to dimension (A) = 21.5 +0.2/-0.5 then slide firmly home to right side.
3. Screw bolt (5) in until it contacts stud (2).
4. Push lever (4) to left. Square shoulder of bolt must engage in outer tube (9).
5. Tighten new nut (1) in "jammed" lever position to torque of 7 Nm.
6. Check clamping effect.