Removing Sealing Bellows Of The Steering Column

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• To remove and install the sealing bellows, the steering column must be removed. 
• When the intermediate steering shaft has been separated, make sure that everything remains extremely clean. The grease on the individual parts must not be wiped off. If these individual parts are stored for a long period of time, they must be protected from dust and dirt. 
• Mark the upper and lower part of the steering column (sliding piece with universal joint for steering column). This ensures that both parts of the steering column are re-assembled at the correct position. 

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Overview of steering column - sealing bellows 

Fig 1: Overview Of Steering Column Components Location

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Steering column

1. Remove the steering column completely and carefully clamp it in a vice.

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   • Always use additional aluminum clamping jaws for clamping the steering column in the vice. 
   1. 1.1 Electrically adjustable steering column:  Make sure that the steering column is clamped securely at one of the four fastening positions -1-  on the steering column.

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      Positions for clamping electrically adjustable steering column

   2. 1.2 Mechanically adjustable steering column:  Make sure that the steering column is clamped securely at one of the four fastening positions -1-  on the steering column.
      IMPORTANT: Before clamping the steering column, position a spacer in the cut-out on the reinforced side -arrows-  to prevent the steering column from bending or being damaged irreparably.

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   Positions for clamping mechanically adjustable steering column

2. Both parts of the intermediate steering shaft must be marked for assembly -color markings-  . This ensures that both sections will not be installed in an offset position.

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   Example of markings

3. Disconnect the steering column at the intermediate steering shaft. The lower steering shaft can be pulled from the upper steering shaft with a quick strong jerk at the pressure point.
4. Remove the sealing bellows on the steering column.