32 31 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Section Of Steering Spindle

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IMPORTANT: If the lower section of the steering spindle is separated from the power steering gear/steering column, this can result in damage to the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is turned!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of steering spindle from universal joint (do not pull out). See 32 31 211 REPLACING UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Remove air duct in footwell.

Mark installation position of lower section of steering spindle in relation to steering column.

Release clamping screw (1).

Return steering to straight-ahead drive setting and remove ignition key.

Pull lower section of steering spindle out of universal joint.

Detach lower section of steering spindle from steering column.

Installation:

Recut thread.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw (1) must rest in groove of steering column.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Releasing Clamping Screw

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After installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Turn steering wheel in both directions to full lock
NOTE: The airbag warning lamp must not light up in the process.
Check directional stability of car