Installing The Steering Column

Information 

• Observe the tightening sequence of steering column at mounting bracket. 
• Once the battery is disconnected, perform the work required for full restoration of normal driving. →  WM 9000IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (ALL MODELS)  .
• Calibrate steering-angle sensor. →  Calibrating steering-angle sensor 
• The electronic steering column lock (ELV) must be taught using the Porsche System Tester by selecting the menu items >> Kessy >> Learning functions >> Teach ELV <<. You can get the necessary immobiliser code from IPAS or from your importer by specifying the vehicle identification number. 
• The electrically adjustable steering column must be adapted in the vehicle →  WM 729319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT  . 
• Always replace the fastening screw for the universal joint of the steering column. 
  Fig 1: Locating Fastening Screw For Universal Joint

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• Replace locking screws and nuts. 
• Visually inspect all parts. 
• Observe correct tightening. →  WM 4800TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING (ALL MODELS)   . 

The steering column must only be replaced as a complete unit. Individual components cannot be disassembled and replaced.

1. Insert the steering column and the fastening screws in the order indicated -1, 2, 3, 4-  on the assembly cross member.
   Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Fastening Screws Order

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2. Fit fastening screw to mounting bracket (mount of upper universal joint), cardanic, free of warping (movable in every direction).
   Fig 3: Locating Upper Universal Joint Mount

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3. Slide the steering shaft (universal joint) to correct position, steering gear in centre position, as far as it will go. When fitted correctly and tension-free, the universal joint must be at a maximum distance of 4 mm from the outermost edge of steering gear dust boot.
   Fig 4: Identifying Max. Distance Of Universal Joint From Steering

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4. Fit heat shield and primary catalytic converter → Installing primary catalytic converter .
5. Install main catalytic converter → Installing (main) catalytic converter
6. Fit steering-column switch → Installing steering-column switch .
7. Fit steering wheel → Installing steering wheel  .
8. Install airbag unit → Installing driver's airbag unit .

   Information 

• Observe the tightening sequence of steering column at mounting bracket. 
• Once the battery is disconnected, perform the work required for full restoration of normal driving. →  WM 9000IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (ALL MODELS) 
• →  WM 456005 INITIALISING AND CALIBRATING STEERING-ANGLE SENSOR  . 
• The electronic steering column lock (ELV) must be taught using the Porsche System Tester by selecting the menu items >> Kessy >> Learning functions >> Teach ELV <<. You can get the necessary immobiliser code from IPAS or from your importer by specifying the vehicle identification number. 
• The electrically adjustable steering column must be adapted in the vehicle →  WM 729319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT  . 
• Always replace the fastening screw for the universal joint of the steering column. 
  Fig 5: Locating Fastening Screw For Universal Joint

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• Replace locking screws and nuts. 
• Visually inspect all parts. 
• Observe correct tightening torques →  WM 4800TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING (ALL MODELS)  

The steering column must only be replaced as a complete unit. Individual components cannot be disassembled and replaced.

1. Insert the steering column and the fastening screws in the order indicated -1, 2, 3, 4-  on the assembly cross member.
   Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Fastening Screws Order

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2. Fit fastening screw to mounting bracket (mount of upper universal joint), cardanic, free of warping (movable in every direction).
   Fig 7: Locating Upper Universal Joint Mount

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3. Slide the steering shaft (universal joint) to correct position, steering gear in centre position, as far as it will go. When fitted correctly and tension-free, the universal joint must be at a maximum distance of 4 mm from the outermost edge of steering gear dust boot.
   Fig 8: Identifying Max. Distance Of Universal Joint From Steering

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4. Fit steering-column switch Installing steering-column switch .
5. Fit steering wheel → Installing steering wheel  .
6. Install airbag unit Installing driver's airbag unit .