Overview Of Steering Column - Sealing Bellows

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column (Upper And Lower Part)

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Upper part of steering column
Lower part of steering column

Remove the steering column completely and carefully clamp it in a vice.
Information
- 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.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Positions For Clamping Electrically Adjustable Steering Column
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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.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Positions For Clamping Mechanically Adjustable Steering Column
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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.

Fig 4: Identifying Markings On Intermediate Steering Shaft
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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.
Remove the sealing bellows on the steering column.