32 31 241 Replacing adjusting lever for steering column

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Special tools required:

32 1 200
32 1 204

Remove upper section of steering column trim. Refer to 32 31 003 REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

Remove lower section of steering column trim. Refer to 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER .

Fig 1: Locating Adjusting Lever Components

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Disconnect torsion springs (8) from both sides.

Slacken nut (1).

Remove axial grooved ball bearing (2) and clamping disc (3).

Remove retainer (4).

Use special tool 32 1 200 / 32 1 204 to force clamping fixture (9) out of adjusting lever (5).

Fig 2: Forcing Out Clamping Fixture

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Grip drive of special tool with open-end wrench.

Adjusting lever points towards steering lock and square section on clamping fixture must be inserted in long slot in steering column tube.

Fig 3: Pressing Clamping Fixture Into Adjusting Lever

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Press clamping fixture (9) into adjusting lever (5) with special tool 32 1 200.

Fit retainer (4), clamping disc (3) and axial grooved ball pivot (2).

Connect torsion spring (8) to both sides.

CAUTION: Replace nut (1) and tighten.
Tightening torque, 32 31 3AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES . The adjustment of the clamping power takes place by means of the tightening torque.