Running gear, axles, steering
Assembly overview - steering column
In this manual: Running gear, axles, steering
~1min read
Note
Always renew self-locking nuts.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Always renew nuts and bolts that have been tightened further by a set angle.

| 1 - | Central pipe of dash panel |
| 2 - | Shear-head bolt |
Loosening and tightening → Chapter
| 3 - | Right bracket |
For knee airbag
| 4 - | Electronic steering column lock control unit -J764- |
For vehicles with keyless entry and start system “Keyless Access”
Removing and installing → Chapter
| 5 - | Bolt |
Observe tightening sequence, LHD → Anchor.
Observe tightening sequence, RHD → Anchor.
Renew after removing
20 N·m
| 6 - | Left bracket |
For knee airbag
| 7 - | Bolt |
Renew after removing
20 N·m
| 8 - | Bolt |
Renew after removing
20 N·m +90°
| 9 - | Steering column |
Removing and installing → Chapter
When installing, steering column must be engaged at mounting bracket for central tube for dash panel (assists with installation).Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
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