Steering Column
Steering Column, Assembly Overview
1 - Lateral control arm for steering column
2 - Self-locking nut
^ M8
^ 20 Nm
^ Observe tightening sequence
^ Always replace after removal
3 - Socket head bolt
^ M8 x 45
4 - Steering column
^ Can only be replaced as a unit
5 - Hex bolt
^ M8 x 28
^ 20 Nm
^ Observe tightening sequence
6 - Handle
7 - Bolt
^ M5 x 8.
^ 4.5 Nm
8 - Power steering gear
9 - Hex bolt
^ M10 x 35
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 Degrees)
^ Always replace after removal
10 - Self-locking nut
^ M6
^ 4 Nm
^ Always replace after removal
Tightening sequence
- Tighten bolts - 1 to 4 - to tightening torque in sequence illustrated.
- Tighten nut - 5 - to tightening torque.