Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel

32 33 000 - Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move wheels into straight-ahead position
- Remove airbag unit





Release screw (1) and remove steering wheel (2).

Installation:
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ [1][2]Specifications.
Make sure that the road wheels stay in the straight-ahead position.
Mount steering wheel.
Marks on steering wheel (3) and steering spindle (4) must coincide.





Warning!
Secure volute spring cassette (1) against rotating with adhesive tape (2).
If unauthorized rotation of volute spring cassette (1) cannot be ruled out, it is essential to return volute spring cassette (1) to center position!
- Turn volute spring counterclockwise as far as it will go.
- Turn volute spring clockwise as far as it will go.
- Turn volute spring back to center position and secure so that centering pin (3) is at bottom position.