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Overview - Steering Column

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Fig 1: Steering Column Overview
GWWA48-10503Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Bolt
    • Tightening specification.
      • 20 Nm
      • Quantity: 4
  2. Mounting Bracket
  3. Central Tube
  4. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
  5. Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
    • Installed on vehicles with lock system
    • Removing and installing. Refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • If the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- was replaced, the following steps must be performed with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. To do so, select the appropriate program in "Guided Functions  " and follow the instructions 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 .
    • 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.
    • An "adjusting element for active steering (dynamic steering) safety lock" is installed on the actuator -arrow-.
    • Adjusting element for active steering (dynamic steering) safety lock. Refer to Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • 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, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Check for damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, CHECKING FOR DAMAGE .
  7. Right Knee Bar
    • Installed depending on the market
  8. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • 22 Nm on the Cabriolet
    • Quantity: 2
    • Depending on the market, the knee bar is bolted on the right driver side
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Figure.
  9. Bolt
    • Tightening specification
      • 20 Nm
  10. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Figure.
  11. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Figure.
  12. Handle
  13. Bolt
    • 3 Nm
  14. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
    • Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Figure.
  15. Bolt
    • 30 Nm +90°
    • Always replace if removed
    • The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
  16. Sealing Boot
    • Align the positioning arrow to the "12 o'clock position".
  17. Steering Intermediate Shaft
  18. Bolt
    • 30 Nm +90°
    • Always replace if removed
    • The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).