32 31 595 Dismantling and assembling complete steering column: Notes

Remove steering column, refer to 32 31 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE STEERING COLUMN .

Remove ring antenna.

Remove protective paint and unfasten grub screws. Remove ignition starter switch.

Installation: 

1. Secure headless screws with varnish.
   Fig 1: Installing Headless Screws

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Lift out snap ring (1) and take off with sleeve (2).

Installation: 

1. Fit bush (2).
2. Attach snap ring (1) with special tool 32 1 090 and steering wheel retaining screw, tightening it until it engages in groove on steering spindle.
3. It is also possible to fit snap ring with special tool 32 3 070.
   Fig 3: Attaching Snap Ring With Special Tool

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Lift out steering spindle bearing.

Take out bearing inner sleeve.

Installation: 

1. Insert bearing inner sleeve with bevelled end pointing to steering lock.
   Fig 5: Inserting Bearing Inner Sleeve With Bevelled End Pointing To Steering Lock

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Unfasten shear-off screws with tool, e.g. chisel.

Installation: 

1. Tighten shear-off screws until heads shear off.
   Fig 6: Tightening Shear-Off Screws Until Heads Shear Off

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Remove lock cylinder, refer to 32 32 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING STEERING-LOCK CYLINDER .

Remove steering angle sensor (1) from steering spindle.

Installation: 

1. Pin for securing rotation (2) must engage in steering angle sensor (1).
   Fig 7: Removing Steering Angle Sensor From Steering Spindle

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Lift out snap ring (1).

Remove end collar (2) and spring (3).

Remove steering spindle and pull out steering column tube.

Installation: 

1. Fit spring (3) and end collar (2).
2. Recess in collar must point to snap ring.
3. Fit snap ring (1) with special tool 32 3 070.
   Fig 9: Fitting Snap Ring With Special Tool

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Knock lower steering-spindle bearing out of outer tube.

Installation: 

1. Press contact ring out of new bearing.
2. Drive in new bearing (1) with special tools 32 1 150 and 00 5 500.

Unfasten screws.

Twist connector to remove from bracket.

Remove gearbox motor.

Remove shaft.