32 31 211 Removing and Installing/Replacing Universal Joint With Corrugated Tubing

32 31 211 Removing and installing/replacing universal joint with corrugated tubing







IMPORTANT: If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering box/steering shaft middle section, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.







Release clamping screws (1) from engine compartment.
Remove steering spindle first from steering gear and slide upwards.

Installation note:
Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace clamping screws.
Connect universal joint with corrugated tubing first to steering shaft and then to steering box.
Clamping screw must rest in steering gear groove or steering spindle middle section.
No subsequent retorquing permitted.
Tightening torque 32 31 2/ 3AZ.







After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
- Check directional stability of vehicle
- When replacing the corrugated tubing: Vehicles with active steering: Carry out start-up of active steering

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