Steering Column, Removing and Installing
Steering column, removing and installing
Removing
Replacement steering columns is supplied complete, less steering lock housing
Servicing steering column is not possible.
Steering lock housing can be transferred.
Steering lock housing, removing and installing.
CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system and removing the steering wheel, the following conditions must be met:
^ Disconnect Ground strap (GND) from battery.
^ The wheels must be in the straight ahead position.
If you do not follow these instructions, the airbag system may fall during subsequent vehicle operation.
- Set wheels to straight ahead position.
- Pull lever below steering column downward.
- Pull steering column down and out as far as possible.
- Remove steering wheel.
- Remove lower stowage compartment.
- Remove carpeting.
Remove trim for steering column switch
- Remove bolts - 1 -.
- Take off handle for height and reach adjustment.
- Remove bolts - 2 -, - 3 - and - 4 -.
- Remove lower steering column switch trim.
- Remove upper steering column switch trim - 1 -.
- Disconnect connector - 1 -.
- Release locking tabs - arrow - and pull coil connector with slip ring off steering column switch.
This illustration shows a coil connector in a vehicle without Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Vehicles with Electronic Stabilization Program ESP
Vehicles with ESP are equipped with steering angle sensor G85. It is installed in housing together with slip ring and coil connector.
A description of the design and function of the ESP is found in Self-Study Program No. 204.
After work on steering column switch, the basic setting of the steering angle sensor G85 must be checked.
- Removing steering angle sensor G85.
Continue for all vehicles
- Remove plastic cover - 1 - over shear head bolts.
- Release tie wrap.
- Remove bolt for steering column switch and remove steering column switch.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Disconnect ignition lock cable go to Locking cable for ignition with key withdrawal lock, removing and installing
Continue for all vehicles
- Remove plastic screws - 1
- Remove cover - A -.
- Remove joint bolt - 1 - from steering shaft joint.
- Remove universal joint steering gear in direction of - arrow -
Securing steering column before removal
An assembly aid is required so that the upper and lower parts of the steering column do not pull apart when pulling off steering gear.
If the upper and lower parts of the steering column are pulled too far apart or pushed too close together the splines separate.
It is possible that rattling noises are created later if the splines are not in their original installation position.
- Push or pull steering column together or apart until the hole is visible.
- For example, insert a clip in hole - arrow -.
1 - Hex bolt
2 - Hex bolt
^ 22 Nm
3 - Hex nut
4 - Steering column cross member
- Remove nut.
- Remove bolt.
- Remove bolts and remove steering column.
Install steering column
New replacement steering columns are secured with transportation protection - 6 -.
This transport protection - 6 - must be removed after installing steering column in the vehicle.
The shear head bolt - 10 - and Pin - 11 - must be installed on new steering columns, which have been supplied as a replacement part.
- Tighten shear head bolt - 10 - until head shears off.
- Install steering column with preassembled steering lock housing to cross member.
- Install hex bolts - 5 -.
When a steering column from manufacturer Presta is installed, the bolts must be secured with locking fluid D 000 600.
Identifying steering column
- Install hex bolt - 12 -.
- Install nut - 13 - and tighten to 10 Nm.
- Tighten bolts - 5 - to 25 Nm.
- Remove transportation securing device - 6 -.
- Install universal joint/shaft on steering pinion
- Tighten bolt - 8 - to 30 Nm.
1 - Steering column cross member
2 - Steering column
3 - Bolt
4 - Handle
5 - Hex bolt, 22 Nm
6 - Transportation securing device
7 - Steering column universal joint/shaft
8 - Hex bolt, 30 Nm
9 - Steering gear pinion
10 - Shear head bolt
11 - Pin
12 - Hex bolt
13 - Hex nut, 10 Nm
The ignition key removal lock cable must be connected on vehicles with automatic transmission
- Install steering column switch.
Following work sequence affects only vehicle with ESP
- Installing steering angle sensor G85.
The basic setting for steering angle sender G85 must be checked after the following assembly work:
^ When steering angle sensor G85 has been removed or replaced,
^ After removing or replacing steering column;
^ After removing or replacing steering column switch;
^ After removing or replacing steering lock housing;
^ When steering wheel is repositioned. Perform steering angle sensor G85 basic setting -Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
- Select on display Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering (Repair Group 01; 40... 48)49)...
- Select on display Brake system.
- Select on display.01 On Board Diagnostics Systems
- Select on display Anti-lock brake system.
- Select on display Functions.
- Select on display Basic setting for steering angle sensor -G852-.
Continue for all vehicles
- Installing trim for steering column switch.
- Install steering wheel.
- Install airbag unit.
CAUTION: When connecting battery make sure that no one is in the vehicle!