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Securing Steering Column before Removing Volkswagen New Beetle A4 рестайлинг

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Securing Steering Column before Removing

An assembly safety guard is required to stop the upper and lower sections of steering column pulling apart when detaching steering gear.

CAUTIONIf upper and lower part of steering column are pulled apart too far or are pushed inside each other the splines is separated. This may lead to rattling noises during subsequent operation if the mesh section is not in its original installation position.

Push or pull the steering column together or apart until the hole becomes visible.

For example, insert a clip into hole -arrow-.

Scheme 137

Scheme 137
Scheme 137

Vehicles with Nacam Steering Column through 01.00

Remove nut -3-.

Pull out bolt -1-.

Remove bolts -2- and remove steering column.

Scheme 138

Scheme 138
Scheme 138
  1. Hex bolt
  2. Hex bolt M8 x 25 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .
  3. Hex nut
  4. Crossmember for steering column

Vehicles with Presta Steering Column from 02.00

Remove nut -3-.

Pull out bolt -1-.

Remove bolts -2- and remove steering column.

Scheme 139

Scheme 139
Scheme 139
  1. Hex bolt
  2. Hex bolt M8 x 25 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .
  3. Hex nut
  4. Crossmember for steering column

Installing

Vehicles with Nacam Steering Column through 01.00

New steering columns shipped as replacement part are secured with transport lock -6-.

This transport lock -6- must be removed after installing steering column in vehicle.

For new steering columns supplied as replacement part, shear bolt -10- and roller -11- must be installed.

Tighten shear bolt -10- until heads break off.

Place steering column with pre-assembled steering lock housing on cross member.

Install bolts -5-.

Insert bolt -12-.

Install on nut -13- and tighten.

Tighten bolts -5-.

Remove transport lock -6-.

Connect universal joint shaft to steering pinion.

Tighten bolt -8-.

Scheme 140

Scheme 140
Scheme 140
  1. Crossmember for steering column
  2. Steering column
  3. Bolt
  4. Handle
  5. Hex bolt M8 x 25 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .
  6. Secure for transport
  7. Universal joint shaft for steering column
  8. Hex bolt M8 x 28 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .
  9. Steering pinion of steering gear
  10. Snap-off screw
  11. Roller
  12. Hex bolt
  13. Hex nut M6 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .

Vehicles with Presta Steering Column from 02.00

New steering columns shipped as replacement part are secured with transport lock -6-.

This transport lock -6- must be removed after installing steering column in vehicle.

For new steering columns supplied as replacement part, shear bolt -10- and roller -11- must be installed.

Tighten shear bolt -10- until heads break off.

Place steering column with pre-assembled steering lock housing on cross member.

Install bolts -5-.

Insert bolt -12-.

Install on nut -13- and tighten it.

Tighten bolts -5-.

Remove transport lock -6-.

Connect universal joint shaft to steering pinion.

Tighten bolt -8-.

Scheme 141

Scheme 141
Scheme 141
  1. Crossmember for steering column
  2. Steering column
  3. Bolt
  4. Handle
  5. Hex bolt M8 x 25 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) . Must be installed with locking compound Use locking compound D 000 600
  6. Secure for transport
  7. Universal joint shaft for steering column
  8. Hex bolt M8 x 28 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .
  9. Steering pinion of steering gear
  10. Snap-off screw
  11. Roller
  12. Hex bolt
  13. Hex nut M6 Tightening specification «STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS»(/volkswagen/new-beetle/a4-2005-2011/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-convertible) .

Continuation for All

In vehicles with automatic transmission, locking cable for ignition key removal lock must also be engaged IGNITION KEY REMOVAL LOCK CABLE, DISENGAGING AND ENGAGING .

Install steering column switches Removal and Installation .

Install steering angle sensor -G85-, Removal and Installation .