Replacing Steering Spindle Lower Section

Caution:
There will no longer be an end stop once the steering spindle has been separated from the steering gear. The steering wheel can be turned without restriction.
In order to avoid damaging contact ring in steering column:
Move steering wheel to straight ahead position.
Engage steering lock and remove ignition key.

Remove storage tray.

Remove lower steering column cowl.





Remove nut (1) and remove bolt (2).

Release knuckle from pinion.
Lower universal joint clamping nut
M8 Nut 22 Nm
Note: Use only once





Pull lower half of sliding joint and bearing up through boot.





Remove bolt (1) securing lower column universal joint to upper column.

Release joint to upper column from upper column.
Top universal joint clamping bolt
M8 Screw 30 Nm

Note: Use only once.





Install hint:
Ensure bolt hole in lower column and recess in top spindle are aligned. When fitted correctly top spindle should be in position (1).