61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette

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Remove and install fixture for steering column stalk. Refer to 61 31 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK .

Unlock catches (1) and remove volute spring cassette (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Volute Spring Cassette

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Installation:

Seat volute spring cassette exactly on plug connections (1), guide (2) and mounts (3).

Fig 2: Seating Volute Spring Cassette

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