32 31 102 Replacing Steering Spindle Sleeve
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IMPORTANT:
Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
After installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower section of steering spindle . See 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
- Remove accelerator pedal module . See 35 40 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, this task is shown with the sleeve removed.
Lever bearing bushing (1) out of sleeve (2) with plastic wedge or screwdriver.
Remove bearing bushing (1) from sleeve (2).
Pop sleeve (2) out of bulkhead and pull out from inside.
Installation sequence:
Lubricate sleeve from outside with silicone grease and insert (without bearing bushing) from vehicle interior.
NOTE:
Arrow (1) must point vertically downwards.
Engage sleeve in bulkhead with tabs.
NOTE:
Make sure sleeve is correctly seated.
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, this task is shown with the sleeve removed.
Lubricate bushing (1) with silicone grease and press into sleeve (2) from car interior.