FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Shield to Steering Gear Bolt | 6 | |
| Mounting Bracket to Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column Bolt | 20 | |
| Servo Motor to Steering Gear Housing Bolt | 35 | |
| Steering Column to Mounting Bracket Bolt | 20 | |
| Steering Column to Steering Gear Bolt | 20 + 90° turn | |
| Steering Gear Housing Pinion Screw Plug | 65 | |
| Steering Gear to Subframe Bolt (1) | 50 + 90° turn | |
| Steering Pinion to Steering Gear Housing Nut (1) | 25 | |
| Steering Pinion Cover to Steering Gear Housing Bolt | 15 | |
| Steering Wheel to Steering Column Bolt (1) | 50 | |
| Strut to Mounting Bracket Bolt | 20 | |
| Strut to Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column Bolt | 20 | |
| Strut to Steering Column Bolt | 9 | |
| Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut | ||
| Generation I | 55 | |
| Generation II and III | 50 | |
| Tie Rod End to Wheel Bearing Housing Nut (1) | ||
| All except S3 and RS 3 | 20 + 90° turn | |
| S3 (2) | 100 | |
| RS 3 | 110 | |
| Tie Rod to Steering Gear | 100 | |
| (1) Always replace after removal. (2) Pre-tighten to 100 Nm; then loosen 180° and tighten again to 100 Nm. | ||
| (1) | Always replace after removal. |
| (2) | Pre-tighten to 100 Nm; then loosen 180° and tighten again to 100 Nm. |
Visual Check
Check whether parts of steering column indicate damage.
Functional Check
Check that the steering column turns easily without jerking.
Check that the steering column can be adjusted with respect to height and reach.
Removing
Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.
Position steering wheel as far back as possible. Use entire steering column adjustment range to do this.
Install the airbag. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Note. Removal and installation of steering wheel must take place in center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
Remove bolt -2-.
Scheme 1
Mark position of steering wheel/column with a felt-tip pen.
Remove steering wheel -3- from steering column.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following
Before positioning steering wheel, make sure wheels are in straight position.
When installing removed steering wheel: Make sure that markings on steering column/wheel align.
When installing a new steering wheel (without marking): Steering wheel must be position in center position (steering wheel spoke must be horizontal and wheels in straight-ahead position).
Install steering wheel.
Install the airbag unit. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Perform road test.
If steering wheel is crooked, remove it again and rotate it on steering column splines.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
- Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332
Removing
Note. The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Service is not possible. The steering lock housing can be transferred.
| WARNING | Before starting work on electrical equipment and removing steering wheel, the following conditions must be fulfilled: Remove Ground (GND) cable from the battery. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. The wheels must be in the straight-ahead position. If these notes are not observed, the airbag system may not function properly during vehicle operation! |
Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.
Pull lever downward beneath the steering column.
Push the steering column as far down as possible and remove it.
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL WITH AIRBAG.
Remove steering column switch trim. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove storage compartment on driver side. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation.
Remove the steering column switch. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation.
Disconnect the harness connector -1-.
Scheme 2
Free up the cable guide -arrows-.
Replace the steering lock housing if necessary. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation.
Disconnect the GND wire -1- from the steering column.
Scheme 3
Unclip the cable guide -2-.
Remove securing nuts -arrows- and remove foot well trim.
Scheme 4
Remove the bolt -1- and pull off universal joint -2- from steering gear.
Scheme 5
First remove the fuse panel screw -arrow-, then the bolts -1-.
Scheme 6
Remove the crash bolster after loosening the lower bolts -1-, if applicable.
Carefully remove steering column upward.
| CAUTION | Correct handling and transport of steering column, refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING. |
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following
Tightening specifications, refer to STEERING COLUMN AND BRACKET WITH FREQUENCY DAMPER OVERVIEW.
Align steering column to mounting bracket and install.
Scheme 7
The hole -arrow A- and the pins -arrow B- must align.
Install the crash bolsters, if applicable.
Tighten the bolts -1- on the steering column.
Tighten the bolt on the fuse panel -arrow-. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation
Install the universal joint -2- on the steering gear pinion gear and tighten the bolt -1-.
Clip the wiring guide -2- to the steering column.
Attach the GND wire -1- to the steering column and tighten it to 5 Nm.
Move the cable guide -arrows- back to its original position.
Connect connector -1-.
Install the steering column switch. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation.
Install the instrument cluster. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation.
Install the trim for the steering column switch. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Install storage compartment on driver side. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Calibrate the steering angle sensor -G85-. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
After the following assembly work, the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated
- When the steering angle sensor has been removed or replaced.
- After removing or replacing steering column.
- After removing or replacing steering column switch.
- After removing or replacing the steering lock housing.
- If the steering wheel was offset.
- After removing or replacing coil spring with slip ring (spiral spring).
- After removing or replacing steering column electronics control module.
See also:
• Removal and Installation