Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - steering wheel

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Assembly overview - steering wheel
1 - Steering column

Removing and installing → Chapter

The centre punch marks -arrows- on the steering wheel and the steering column must align when reinstalling. Some steering columns leave the factory with no centre punch mark. On these steering columns a respective centre punch mark must be made before removing the steering wheel → Chapter.
2 - Steering wheel

Removing and installing → Chapter

Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue

The centre punch marks -arrows- on the steering wheel and the steering column must align when reinstalling. Some steering columns leave the factory with no centre punch mark. On these steering columns a respective centre punch mark must be made before removing the steering wheel → Chapter.
3 - Bolt

Renew after removing

30 N·m +90°

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