32 31 102 Replacing steering spindle sleeve
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower section of steering spindle, see 32 31 070 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering spindle .
- Remove trim for pedal assembly, see 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Press crash disk (2) off crash sleeve (1).
Open crash sleeve (1) slightly and remove from upper steering spindle (3).
Slide upper steering spindle (3) into steering column.
Remove crash disk (2).
Installation:
Replace crash sleeve (1).
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove sleeve bracket (2).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque: 32 31 10AZ, see 32 31 STEERING COLUMN .
Remove sleeve from bulkhead.
Installation:
Make sure sleeve is correctly seated in relation to opening in bulkhead.
After installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, see 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .