Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering shaft (X2 2018-2023)

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IMPORTANT: Do not turn the steering wheel once the steering shaft has been detached from the steering box/steering column! If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering gear/steering column, the steering column switch cluster (SZL) may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned!

Removal:

Release nuts (1) and remove cover (2).

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Release screw (1).

Swivel out bottom steering shaft universal joint (2) from steering gear.

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Release clamping bolt (1).

Release the steering shaft (2) from the steering column pull off steering shaft.

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Installation:

IMPORTANT: The spindle (1) cannot be fully inserted in the steering column - there is no limit stop!
When installing the steering shaft (2), counter the spindle (1) in the steering column!

Installation note:

When steering shaft is to be reused, clean both threads in steering shaft to remove all remnants of screw locking agent.
Clamping bolt must rest in groove of steering column.

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Counter the steering shaft (1) in the steering column, push the steering shaft (2) onto the steering column (1).

Tighten screw (3).

Part: Replace screw (3).

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .

Swivel universal joint (1) onto steering gear.

Tighten screw (2).

Part: Replace screw (2).

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .

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Install cover (2) and tighten nuts (1).

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Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up!