32 31 102 Replacing steering spindle sleeve
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower section of steering spindle, refer to 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
- Remove accelerator pedal module, refer to 35 40 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .
Remove sleeve (1) from bulkhead.
Installation:
Coat sleeve from outside with silicone grease and insert from passenger compartment. Arrow (1) on sleeve must point horizontally to left.
Check seating of sleeve in bulkhead, correct if necessary.
After installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering, refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .