32 31 102 Replacing steering shaft sleeve (RWD vehicles)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove stiffening plate (all N73/S63 and F12 N63)
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM (only N63/N73/S63)
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTERS cylinders 5-8 (only N63/N73/S63)
Remove heat shield on bulkhead (only N63/N73/S63)
Release universal joint with corrugated tubing on bottom section of steering shaft. See UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBING (N55) or UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBING (N63) .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .

Release bolts and remove bulkhead cover (1) with gaiter.

Fig 1: Identifying Bulkhead Cover With Bolts

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Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.

Fig 2: Identifying Sleeve And Latch Mechanisms

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Check installation position.

Press sleeve (1) from the engine compartment out into the bulkhead!

Latch mechanisms of the sleeve must noticeably engage.

-> To check: Visual inspection in footwell!

Spray sealing lip (2) of the sleeve with silicone spray.

Mount bulkhead cover.

Make sure sealing lip is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Sleeve And Sealing Lip

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