Overview - Steering Column, Manual

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Fig 1: EXPLODED VIEW OF MANUAL STEERING COLUMN

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
- Install the bolt first, then pull on the steering intermediate shaft several time to make sure it is secure. Tighten the bolt.
Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Pay attention to the installed position of the sealing boot
Instrument Panel Crossmember
Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
- Installed on vehicles with lock lock-up system
- Removing and installing. Refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- If the control module is being replaced, then select "replace" control module on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Installing - Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing ..
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Installing - Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing ..
Steering Column
- There are different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to the parts information.
- Calibrate after replacing the steering column on a vehicle with 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 .
Handle
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Bolt
- For attaching the pedal assembly
- Tightening specification. Refer to appropriate service information. .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to Installing - Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing ..
Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
Nut
- 3 Nm