Steering Column: Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

-- When replacing the mechanical steering column, the handle for steering column must also be replaced.

-- Place the steering column on the cross member.

-- Attach all bolts and fasten by hand.

-- Tighten bolts.

Tightening Sequence 

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten bolts -1 to 4- to tightening specification in sequence illustrated.

-- Tighten nut -5- to tightening specification.

-- Attach universal joint to pinion gear of steering gear and tighten.

-- Install protective boot correctly and tighten.

If a new steering column was installed, an adaption for the electric steering column adjustment must be performed using the Vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- To do so, select "Immobilizer" in "Guided Functions", then select "adapting electrical steering column lock".

-- Perform Steering Angle Sensor -G85- basic setting with Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening Specifications