Installing the bottom steering shaft on the steering column

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The bottom steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded in relation to each other. Always mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column for removals, installations and replacements. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.

• Observe the marking made at removal for positioning lower steering shaft (1) on steering column (2).

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• Slide the steering shaft bottom (2) onto the steering column.
• Replace the clamping bolt (1).

  Parts:  Clamping bolt

• Tighten the clamping bolt (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Lower steering shaft to steering column
Clamping bolt M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted!	Tightening torque	28 Nm