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.
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).
- Slide the steering shaft bottom (2) onto the steering column.
- Replace the clamping bolt (1).
Parts: Clamping bolt
- Tighten the clamping bolt (1).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
Follow-up work
- Install the pedal assembly TRIM PANEL .
- Install control unit BRACKET .
- Install the INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM).
- Install the DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Install acoustic COVER .
- ACTIVATE high-voltage system.
- Check the steering wheel STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION .
- CHECK the airbag for function.

