32 31 211 Removing and Installing/Replacing Universal Joint With Corrugated Tubing

32 31 211 Removing and installing/replacing universal joint with corrugated tubing







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







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove air intake silencer housing
- Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism
- Move steering column in "top" and "retracted" position.







Remove clamping bolt (1) at steering box to the side over the wheel arch.

Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace clamping bolts.
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ.







Pull down corrugated tubing until clamping bolt (1) is accessible with tool (2).
Release clamping bolt (2) and remove universal joint together with corrugated tubing.

Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace clamping bolts.
Counter-hold the steering shaft in the passenger compartment on the steering column when sliding the universal joint onto the steering column.
Connect universal joint with corrugated tubing first to steering shaft and then to steering box.
Clamping bolt must rest in groove of steering box or steering column. No subsequent retorquing permitted.
Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ.







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

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