FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steering Column Overview






Steering Column Overview

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.






1 Crossmember

2 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module.

3 Bolt

5 Nm

4 Steering Column

There are different steering column versions. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Steering Column ] Steering Column.

Check for damage, refer to => [ Steering Column, Checking for Damage ] Procedures.

5 Bolt

6 Bolt

20 Nm

Quantity: 4

7 Bolt

20 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

8 Nut

4 Nm

9 Nut

20 Nm

Always replace if removed.

10 Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module (J866)

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module ] Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module.

11 Bolt

5 Nm