32 31 215 Removing and installing/replacing double pivot (universal joint) for steering shaft, bottom
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn the steering wheel once the steering shaft has been detached from the steering box/steering column! If the lower part of the steering shaft is separated from the steering gear/steering column, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned!
Preliminary work needed:
- Bring steering wheel in straight-ahead driving position and do not alter it during repair.
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WELL .
Release clamping screws (1).
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .
Swing out universal joint of steering gear.
Installation note:
Replace clamping bolt.
For reuse of the universal joint, recut thread in the universal joint.
Universal joint can only be installed in one position.
Release clamping screws (1).
Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .
Pull universal joint (2) from steering shaft.
IMPORTANT:
After disassembly of the universal joint, do not twist the steering gear and steering wheel.
Installation note:
Replace clamping bolt.
For reuse of the universal joint, recut thread in the universal joint.
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the stop. The airbag checklight must not light up in the process.