Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering shaft (2016-2022)
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 box/steering column, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM
- Move steering column in "top" and "retracted" position.
- Remove STIFFENING PLATE .
Removal:
Bring steering to center position.
Release clamping bolt (1).
Detach the steering shaft (2) from the steering gear.
Pull down steering shaft until clamping bolt (1) is accessible with tool (1/4" reversible ratchet, extension and Torx bit 10).
Release clamping bolt (1) and remove steering shaft.
Installation:
Only when reusing the removed steering shaft:
- Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Join steering shaft on the steering column.
- Counter-hold the steering shaft in the vehicle interior when sliding the universal joint onto the steering column.
Part: Replace clamping bolt (1).
Tighten clamping bolt.
- Clamping bolt must rest in groove of steering column.
Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .
- No retorquing permitted!
Slide the steering shaft (2) onto the steering gear.
Part: Replace clamping bolt (1).
Screw the clamping bolt (1) in and tighten.
- Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering box.
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .
- No retorquing permitted!
Required follow-up work:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
- Install STIFFENING PLATE .
- Install TRIM PANEL for pedal mechanism.