Detach steering shaft at bottom from steering gear
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL) .
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column .
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL) .
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column .
- After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.
NOTE:
The following step (s) must be performed if the listed component (s) is/are installed.
- Loosen nut (1) .
- Slacken (2) nuts.
- Feed out the cover (3)
in the arrow direction and remove it.
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Release the universal joint (2) of the steering shaft at bottom in the arrow direction from the steering gear and swivel it to the side.