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Steering Column Overview

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column
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  1. Bolt
  2. Mounting Bracket
  3. Central Tube
  4. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
  5. Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
    • Installed on vehicles with lock locking system.
    • Removing and installing, refer to ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL MODULE -J764- .
    • If the module was replaced, the following work must performed using the vehicle diagnostic tester. Select the program in "Guided Functions" and follow the prompts on the screen.
  6. Steering Column
    • Depending on the version of the steering (with or without dynamic steering) different versions of the steering columns are installed. Refer to the Parts Information.
    • Actuator -arrow- installed on vehicles with dynamic steering.
    • The actuator -arrow- must not be loosened or separated from the steering column.
    • The actuator and the steering column are one component; they are replaced together. Refer to the Parts Information.
    • The actuator -arrows- has a "safety lock for the active steering" (locking magnet).
    • "Safety lock for active steering" (locking magnet), removing and installing, refer to ACTIVE STEERING SAFETY LOCK (LOCKING MAGNET) .
    • If the steering column and adjuster were replaced, then it is necessary to perform a basic setting on the dynamic steering. Refer to DYNAMIC STEERING BASIC SETTING .
    • Removing and installing, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
    • Check for damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, CHECKING FOR DAMAGE .
  7. Right Knee Bar
    • Installed depending on the country version.
  8. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • 22 Nm on the Cabriolet.
    • Quantity: 2
    • Depending on the country version, the knee bar is bolted on the right driver side.
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to INSTALLING .
  9. Bolt
  10. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to INSTALLING .
  11. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to INSTALLING .
  12. Handle
  13. Bolt
    • 3 Nm
  14. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to INSTALLING .
  15. Bolt
    • 30 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
  16. Protective Boot
    • Align the positioning arrow to the "12 o'clock position".
  17. Steering Intermediate Shaft
  18. Bolt
    • 30 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
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