32 31 211 Removing and installing/replacing universal joint with corrugated tubing (vehicles with N54 or N55 engine)
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IMPORTANT:
If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering box/steering shaft middle section, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Release clamping screws (1) from engine compartment.
Remove steering spindle first from steering gear and slide upward.
Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace clamping screws.
Connect universal joint with corrugated tubing first to steering shaft and then to steering box.
Clamping bolt must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.
No subsequent retorquing permitted!
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ/3AZ
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
- After replacement of universal joint with corrugated tubing:
On vehicles with active steering, perform ALIGNMENT/START-UP OF ACTIVE STEERING