32 31 102 Replacing steering shaft sleeve
WARNING:
High-voltage system - mortal hazard
- Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling electric vehicles.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn steering wheel/steering shaft or steering gear once the steering shaft has been detached from the steering gear!
If the lower part of the steering shaft is separated from the steering gear, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the lower part of the steering shaft is separated from the steering gear, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Preliminary work needed:
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WELL .
Release clamping bolt (1) on universal joint (steering gear).
Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .
Release steering shaft (2) from universal joint and slide inwards.
Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw lock adhesive.
Replace clamping bolt.
Release retaining lugs (1) of retaining ring from sleeve (2).
Remove sleeve (2).
Installation note:
Check retaining lugs (1), REPLACING RETAINING RING if necessary.
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the stop. The airbag checklight must not light up in the process.