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Steering Column Assembly

Steering column assembly


CAUTION: Do not attempt to weld or straighten steering parts. Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts

Note: All parts marked with an asterisk * can be assembled outside the vehicle






1. Cover
2. 40 Nm (30 ft lb)

3. Washer
Approximately 3 mm (1/8 in) thick

. Steering wheel
Install with steering system in center position

5. Multi-tooth adaptor sleeve
removing/installing, Multi Tooth Adapter Sleeve

6. Spring
7. Lower cover

8. Steering lock housing*
Push onto steering column tube to stop
Space between steering wheel and column switch cannot be adjusted

9. Upper cover

10. Support ring*
push onto steering column

11. Steering column*
To remove pull up out of column tube
Checking length section zzz
Assembling section zzz

12. Hex bolt 5 Nm (18 ft lb)
13. 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
14. Universal joint shaft
15. Spring

16. Bearing
For lower steering column
Drive out in downward direction with tube
Install using VW 771 and a large washer

17. Shear bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
18. Washer
19. Column tube