Steering column, checking for damage Volkswagen Passat B5 рестайлинг

Steering column, checking for damage

Visual check

1. Check all steering column parts for damage.

Functional check

1. Check that steering column turns easily without jerking.
2. Check that steering column can be adjusted for height and reach.

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1. Check gap dimension - A - between slide and bearing bracket.

Dimension A - Maximum 0.5 mm or smaller

1. If dimension - A - is larger than 0.5 mm, the steering column is damaged and must be replaced.

1. Remove airbag --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(ref-255354-S02126854732007053000000) .
2. Remove steering wheel --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(ref-255354-S02126854732007053000000) .
3. Remove coil ring with slip ring from steering column switch --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(ref-255354-S02126854732007053000000) .

Note. The steering must be in the center position (wheels in straight-ahead position) when the coil ring and slip ring are removed and installed. Coil ring with slip ring is secured as a new part in the center position with a cable tie. On vehicles with electronic stabilization program "ESP" , the Steering Angle Sensor G85 must be removed

> 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

1. Remove steering column switch --> «94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR»(ref-255357-S32150885732007053000000) .

1. Push cover - 1 - up and secure e.g. with a screwdriver handle - 2 -.
2. Remove four bolt - arrows -.
3. Remove cover - 3 -.

1. Pull off connectors - arrows - from steering lock housing.

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1. Drill out shear bolts or shear off using a suitable chisel - 1 -.

In addition, on vehicles with automatic transmissions, the locking cable for the ignition key removal lock must be unhooked --> 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING .

Remove ignition switch/lock cylinder --> 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .

1. Install steering lock housing to the new steering column.
2. Reconnect connector for ignition starter switch.

Install ignition switch/lock cylinder --> 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .

In addition, on vehicles with automatic transmissions, the locking cable for the ignition key removal lock must be hooked in --> 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING .

1. Install new shear bolts.
2. Tighten shear bolts until head shears off.

1. Press on connectors - arrows - to steering lock housing.

1. Install cover - 3 -.
2. Install steering column switch --> «94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR»(ref-255357-S32150885732007053000000) .
3. Install coil ring with slip ring to steering column switch --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(ref-255354-S02126854732007053000000) .

On vehicles with electronic stabilization program "ESP" , the Steering Angle Sensor G85 must be installed --> 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

1. Install steering wheel --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(ref-255354-S02126854732007053000000) .
2. Install airbag --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(ref-255354-S02126854732007053000000) .

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1 - Twelve point bolt, 65 Nm

2 - Sealing boot

3 - Eccentric bolt

1. Torx T50

4 - Steering column

5 - Self-locking hex nut, 40 Nm

1. Always replace

6 - Hex bolt, 7 Nm

7 - Bolt

8 - Self-locking hex nut, 45 Nm

1. Always replace

9 - Return hose

10 - Pressure hose

11 - Internal hex bolt, 13 Nm

12 - Power steering gear with tie rods

13 - Banjo bolt, 40 Nm

1. With integrated check valve

14 - Sealing ring, 14 x 20

1. Always replace

15 - Banjo bolt, 50 Nm

16 - Sealing ring, 16 x 22

1. Always replace

17 - Hex bolt, 35 Nm

18 - Steering damper

Introduced in vehicles with 4 or 5 cylinder engines at a later stage in production

19 - Bushing

20 - Rubber bushing

1. Two part

21 - Hex nut, 10 Nm

1. To loosen and tighten, counter hold on steering damper piston rod hex