32 31 070 Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Spindle Lower Section

32 31 070 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering shaft





Important!
If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering box/steering shaft middle section, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove engine cover
^ Remove left intake silencer housing
^ Remove expansion tank from body and place to one side
Pay attention to plug connection to coolant expansion tank!
^ Remove water valve for heater





Release clamping screws (1).

Push steering shaft (2) together and remove.

Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.

Replace clamping screws.

Connect steering shaft first to steering box and then to steering shaft middle section.

Clamping bolt must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ.

No subsequent retorquing permitted!





After installation:
^ Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.