Remove universal joint
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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.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
- Loosen screw (1).
- Detach universal joint (2) from the bottom steering shaft.
- Loosen screw (1) sideways from the wheel house.
- Detach universal joint upwards and remove backwards through the front axle support.