Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - steering column

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Tightening torque found on this page
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.

Assembly overview - steering column
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”

Test yourself

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