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Steering Column Overview

NOTE:

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

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Overview, From My 2009
GWWN48-10365Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Assembly Carrier with Bracket
  2. Steering Column
  3. Brake Pedal Crash Brace
    • Allocation
  4. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Follow tightening sequence, refer to Installing 
  5. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Follow tightening sequence, refer to Installing 
  6. Clutch Pedal Crash Brace
    • Allocation
  7. Bolt
    • 30 Nm
    • Always replace if removed