Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE

Push steering spindle into steering column.

Pop sleeve (1) out of bulkhead, press together and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Pop Sleeve

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Installation:

Detach pull-in lug from sleeve and lubricate gap with silicone grease.

Press sleeve together, slide onto steering column, align to opening in bulkhead and insert in bulkhead.

NOTE: To prevent the sleeve from slipping out and to avoid complaints by the customer about noise, make sure that sealing lip (1) on engine compartment side rests against bulkhead all round and sealing lip (2) in inside the car rests against the damping.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Lips

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Installation:

CAUTION: Check installation location.
Marking (1) on sleeve must point to stud (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Marking On Sleeve And Stud

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