32 31 211 Removing and installing/replacing universal joint with corrugated tubing (N63)
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER
- Remove stiffening plate . See 31 11 040 REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE) or 31 11 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STIFFENING PLATE (vehicles with N74, all-wheel drive vehicles with N63 and all F12)
Release screw (1) on corrugated tubing.
Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ
Release screws (1) from below.
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ
Slide universal joint with corrugated tubing upwards and remove.
Installation note:
Connect universal joint with corrugated tubing first to steering shaft and then to steering box.
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace screw.
Screw must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.
No subsequent retorquing permitted!
Release screws (1) from below.
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ
Slide universal joint with corrugated tubing upwards and remove.
Installation note:
Connect universal joint with corrugated tubing first to steering shaft and then to steering box.
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace screw.
Screw must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.
No subsequent retorquing permitted!
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
- Check directional stability of vehicle