Install steering column

New replacement steering columns are secured with transportation protection - 6  -.

This transport protection - 6 - must be removed after installing the steering column in the vehicle. 

The shear head bolt - 10 - and the Pin - 11 - must be installed on new steering columns, which have been supplied as a replacement part. 

• Tighten shear head bolt - 10  - until head shears off.
• Install steering column with preassemble steering lock housing to cross member.
• Install hex bolts - 5  -.

When a steering column from manufacturer Presta is installed, the bolts must be secured with locking fluid D 000 600  .

Identifying the steering column

• Now insert hex bolt - 12  -.
• Install nut - 13  - and tighten to 10 Nm.
• Now tighten bolts - 5  - to 25 Nm
• Now remove transportation securing device - 6  -.

• Install universal joint/shaft on steering pinion
• Tighten bolt - 8  - to 30 Nm.

1 - Steering column cross member

2 - Steering column

3 - Bolt

4 - Handle

5 - Hex head bolt, 22 Nm

6 - Transportation securing device

7 - Steering column universal joint/shaft

8 - Hex head bolt, 30 Nm

9 - Steering gear pinion

10 - Shear head bolt

11 - Pin

12 - Hex head bolt

13 - Hex nut, 10 Nm

The ignition key removal lock cable must be connected on vehicles with automatic transmission

• Install steering column switch → 94 LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR

Following work sequence affects only vehicle with ESP 

• Installing Steering Angle Sensor G85 → 45 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

The basic setting for Steering Angle Sensor G85 must be checked after the following assembly work: 

• When the Steering Angle Sensor G85 has been removed or replaced,
• After removing or replacing the steering column;
• After removing or replacing the steering column switch;
• After removing or replacing the steering lock housing;

• When the steering wheel is repositioned.

Perform Steering Angle Sensor G85 basic setting

• Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
• Select on the display "Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering (Repair Group 01; 40...48)" 49) "".
• Select on display "Brake system".
• Select on display. "01 On Board Diagnostics Systems"

• Select on display "Anti-lock brake system".
• Select on display "Functions".
• Select on display "Basic setting for steering angle sensor -G85-".

The following steps apply to all vehicles.

• Installing trim for steering column switch → 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
• Install steering wheel → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS
• Install airbag unit → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS