32 31 211 Removing And Installing/Replacing Universal Joint With Corrugated Tubing (M5)

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IMPORTANT: If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering box/steering shaft middle section, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Release screw (1) on corrugated tubing.

Tightening torque: 32 31 3AZ .

Fig 1: Corrugated Tubing Screw Connection

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Release screws (1) from below.

Tightening torque: 32 31 2AZ .

Slide universal joint with corrugated tubing upwards and remove.

Installation note:

Connect universal joint with corrugated tubing first to steering shaft and then to steering box.

Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.

Fig 2: Screw For Steering Shaft Lower Section

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Replace screws.

Screw must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.

No subsequent retorquing permitted!

After installation:

Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.