Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Steering

Steering wheel

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General Information — 9Engine — 14Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.1 and 1.3 l Engines — 15Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.6 and 1.8 L Engines — 13Diesel Engine Disassembly and Assembly — 16Fuel System — 1Carburetor Engine Fuel System — 19Fuel injection system — 17Diesel Engine Fuel System — 15Clutch — 12Transmission — 37Transmission — 8Front-wheel drive — 5Steering — 12Front Suspension — 9Rear Suspension — 4Brake System — 16Body — 26Electrical System — 42Wiring Diagrams — 24
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PROCEDURE

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Steering Wheel 1 – steering wheel; 2 – horn contacts; 3 – decorative trim; 4 – button; 5 – nut; 6 – washer; 7 – screw; 8 – steering column switch; 9 – washer; 10 – spring; 11 – upper bearing; 12 – ignition lock cylinder; 13 – steering column shaft; 14 – ignition switch housing; 15 – contact unit; 16 – screw; 17 – lower steering column cover; 18 – upper steering column cover; I – drilling location

Removal PROCEDURE 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position. 3. Remove decorative trim 3 from the steering wheel. 4. Disconnect the electrical wires. 5. Remove nut 5 and washer 6. 6. Remove steering wheel 1 from steering column shaft 13. Installation PROCEDURE 1. Set steering column switch 8 to the neutral position. 2. Install steering wheel 1 onto steering column shaft 13 so that the spokes are horizontal. 3. Install washer 6 and tighten nut 5 to torque 40 N·m. 4. Connect the electrical wires. 5. Install decorative trim 3. 6. Connect the negative battery cable. 7. Perform a road test and check that the steering wheel 1 spokes are horizontal when driving straight. If not, reposition the steering wheel. 8. Check the horn operation. 9. Check the steering column switch operation.

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