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Remove/install jacket tube - AR46.10-P-0400GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Fig 1: Identifying Jacket Tube Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts All models AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Disconnect ground cable of battery IMPORTANT Ensure that ground cable will not come into renewed contact with the battery terminal as you are working. AR54.10-P-0003A
2 Remove steering wheel (32)   AR46.10-P-0100GH 
3 Remove fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45)   AR46.10-P-0200GH 
4 Remove combination switch (S4)   AR54.25-P-2800GH
5 Remove instrument cluster   AR54.30-P-6015GH
6 Disconnect connector of contact switch (a) for height adjustment lever    
7 Remove shift lock (36h) by compressing retaining clips (arrows) and moving shift lock back out of retaining lugs    
8 Separate connector of transponder (c) and remove transponder    
9 Disconnect connector of steering lock (b); to do this, unlock plug (arrows) IMPORTANTInstallation:  The plug must lock in position.  
10 Unclip line from combination switch (S4) at the bottom of the jacket tube    
11 Remove cover below instrument panel   AR68.10-P-1500GH
12 Detach lower nuts of jacket tube (71b) from jacket tube(71) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-03C 
13 Detach upper bolts of jacket tube (91 a) from jacket tube(71) IMPORTANTInstallation: Attach all bolts and nuts  (it must still be possible to move the jacket tube), then tighten the upper bolts first  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1002-03C 
14 Remove jacket tube (71) upwards IMPORTANTInstallation:  Observe markings of jacket tube (71) relative to lower steering shaft (80a)  
15 Unscrew self-locking nut (25d) with bolt from the steering coupling (25) on lower steering shaft (80a) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-01D 
16 Pull lower steering shaft (80a) up and out of steering coupling (25) NOTES Do not use force as the collapsible tubing is sensitive to side forces. Enlarge clamping groove a little with a screwdriver if necessary.  
17 Remove steering shaft (80a) upwards    
18 Check lower steering shaft (80a) and replace if necessary If the lower steering shaft has been replaced: ↓  
Remove steering coupling. AR46.10-P-8000GH 
IMPORTANTInstallation:   
Adjust installation position of lower steering shaft to jacket tube. AR46.10-P-0400-02GH 
19 Check rubber boot (80b) and, if necessary, replace IMPORTANTInstallation:  Pay attention to correct seating.  
20.1 Remove lock cylinder IMPORTANT Only if jacket tube is replaced AR46.10-P-0800GH 
21 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Steering shaft

Number Designation Model Series 163
BA46.10-P-1001-01D Self-locking nut, steering coupling to steering shaft and rack-and-pinion steering NM 28
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Jacket tube

Number Designation Model Series 163
BA46.10-P-1001-03C Lower self-locking nut, jacket tube to body NM 20
BA46.10-P-1002-03C Upper bolt, jacket tube to body NM 20