Steering Column: Description and Operation

Steering Column Assembly Overview






1 Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column

2 Nut

• Self-locking

• M8

• 20 Nm

• Observe tightening sequence.

• Always replace after removal.

3 Bolt

• M8 x 45

4 Steering Column

• Can only be replaced as a unit.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column ] Service and Repair.

5 Bolt

• M8 x 28

• 20 Nm

• Observe tightening sequence.

6 Handle

7 Bolt

• M5 x 8

• 4.5 Nm

8 Power Steering Gear

9 Bolt

• M10 x 35

• 40 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.

10 Nut

• Self-locking

• M6

• 4 Nm

• Always replace after removal.

Tightening Sequence





- Tighten bolts - 1 to 4 - to tightening specification in sequence illustrated.

- Tighten nut - 5 - to tightening specification.