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Steering Column Overview






Steering Column Overview

Vehicles with a Manual Adjustable Steering Column






1 Bolt

30 Nm

Always replace if removed.

The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).

Install the bolt first, then pull on the steering intermediate shaft several time to make sure it is secure. Then tighten the bolt.

2 Steering Intermediate Shaft

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Intermediate Shaft ] Steering Intermediate Shaft.

Pay attention to the installed position of the sealing boot.

3 Central Tube

4 Bolt

5 Mounting Bracket

6 Bolt

5 Nm

7 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)

Installed on vehicles with lock lock-up system

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764) ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764).

If the electronic steering column lock control module (J764) was replaced, the following work must performed see vehicle diagnostic tester. Select the program in "Guided Functions" and follow the prompts on the screen.

8 Bolt

20 Nm

Quantity: 2

Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to => [ Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing. ] Steering Column.

9 Bolt

20 Nm

Quantity: 2

Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to => [ Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing. ] Steering Column.

10 Steering Column

There are different versions. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Calibrate after replacing the steering column on a vehicle with dynamic steering. Refer to => [ Dynamic Steering Basic Setting ] Dynamic Steering Basic Setting.

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

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

11 Handle

12 Bolt

5 Nm

13 Bolt

14 Bolt

20 Nm

Quantity: 2

Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to => [ Follow the Assembly Sequence when Installing. ] Steering Column.

15 Bolt

30 Nm

Always replace if removed.

The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).

16 Nut

3 Nm

Vehicles with a Power Adjustable Steering Column






1 Bolt

Quantity: 4

2 Mounting Bracket

3 Central Tube

4 Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module (J866)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Power Steering Column Control Module ] Power Steering Column Control Module

5 Bolt

5 Nm

6 Bolt

5 Nm

7 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)

Installed on vehicles with lock lock-up system

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764) ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)

If the electronic steering column lock control module (J764) was replaced, the following work must performed vehicle diagnostic tester. Select the program in "Guided Functions" and follow the prompts on the screen.

8 Bolt

Quantity: 2

9 Bolt

20 Nm

Quantity: 2

Follow the assembly sequence when installing.

10 Steering Column

Depending on the version of the steering (with or without dynamic steering) different versions of the steering columns are installed, refer to the Parts Catalog.

If the steering column on a vehicle with dynamic steering was replaced, then the system must be recalibrated.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column ] Steering Column

The actuator - item 13 - => [ (Item 13) Actuator ] has a "safety lock for the active steering" (locking magnet).

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

11 Bolt

12 Bolt

20 Nm

Quantity: 2

Follow the assembly sequence when installing.

13 Actuator

Installed only in vehicle with dynamic steering

Must not be loosened or removed from the steering column.

The actuator - arrows - has a "safety lock for the active steering" (locking magnet).

14 Bolt

30 Nm

Always replace if removed

The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).

Pull on the steering intermediate shaft to make sure it is installed correctly with the bolt installed. Tighten the bolt.

15 Bolt

4 Nm

Quantity: 3

16 Protective Boot

Align the positioning arrow to the "6 o'clock position".

17 Steering Intermediate Shaft

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Intermediate Shaft ] Steering Intermediate Shaft

18 Bolt

30 Nm

Always replace if removed

The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).

Pull on the steering intermediate shaft to make sure it is installed correctly with the bolt installed. Tighten the bolt.