32 31 102 Replacing Steering Spindle Sleeve

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE

Push steering spindle into steering column.

Pop sleeve (1) out of bulkhead, press together and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Sleeve

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Installation:

Detach pull-in lug from sleeve and lubricate gap with silicone grease.

Press sleeve together, slide onto steering column, align to opening in bulkhead and insert in bulkhead.

NOTE: To prevent the sleeve from slipping out and to avoid complaints by the customer about noise, make sure that sealing lip (1) on engine compartment side rests against bulkhead all round and sealing lip (2) in inside the car rests against the damping.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Lip

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Installation:

CAUTION:

Check installation location.

Marking (1) on sleeve must point to stud (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Sleeve & Stud

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After installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. See ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING / CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .