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Steering Column, Identification


Steering column, identification





For vehicles from m.y. 02.00, a new steering column manufactured by Krupp Presta is installed in left-hand drive vehicles. Steering column from Nacam is not installed any more.
The height and reach adjustment functions are the same for both steering columns.
Both are supplied as replacement parts.
When replacing a steering column, use only a steering column from the same manufacturer as the original.
Before removing the steering column, check which version is installed in the vehicle.

Identifying the steering columns
A Steering column
Manufacturer; Nacam. Vehicles up to m.y. 01.00
1. Transportation securing device
- Remove first after steering column is installed
2. Steering column
The steering column is not visible in area -2-
3. Steering column universal joint shaft
4. Hex. bolt
^ 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.)
^ Installed without locking fluid

B Steering column
Manufacturer: Krupp Presta. Vehicles from m.y. 02.00
1. Transportation securing device
- Remove first after steering column is installed
2. Steering column
The lower part of the steering column is visible -area 2-
3. Steering column universal joint shaft
4. Hex. bolt
^ 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.)
^ Installed with locking fluid D 000 600