Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 577

10 Nm

Steering column, identification

From vehicle identity No. 1J-XB 095 035 a
steering column from Presta was
introduced.

The previous steering column from
Nacam is also used.

The function of the height and reach
adjustment is identical in both steering
columns.

Both versions are supplied as
replacement parts.

When replacing a steering column, use a
steering column from the same
manufacturer.

Steering column

Before removing steering column, check
which version is installed in vehicle.

Identifying steering column

A - Steering column

Manufacturer; Nacam

1 - Transportation securing device

l

Remove first after steering column is
installed

2 - Steering column

The steering column is not visible in
area

3 - Steering column universal
joint/shaft

Steering column

4 - Hex bolt, 22 Nm

l

Installed without locking fluid

B - Steering column

Manufacturer; Presta

1 - Transportation securing device

l

Remove first after steering column is
installed

2 - Steering column

The lower part of the steering column
is visible

3 - Steering column universal
joint/shaft

4 - Hex bolt, 22 Nm

l

Inserted with locking fluid

l

Use locking fluid D 000 600

Locking cable for ignition with key
withdrawal lock, removing and installing

Only vehicles with automatic transmission

Adjust locking cable

.

Repair Manual, Automatic Transmission, Repair Group

37, Locking cable removing and installing

Removing

- Remove steering wheel

.

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 69, Airbag;

Steering Wheel, Removing and installing

- Remove trim for steering column switch

Steering column

.

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 70,

Instrument panel; Removing and installing instrument panel

- Shift selector lever into position "P" if necessary.

- Turn ignition key - A - to "ignition on" position.

- Press wire clip - 1 - up or down according to installation
position and pull at the same ignition lock cable - 2 - out at
the same time.

Installing

- Shift selector level into "P" position.

- Turn ignition key - A - to "ignition on" position.

- Push lock cable - 2 - into steering lock housing until wire
clip - 1 - engages.

Ignition key removal lock, checking

- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.

- Press brake pedal.

Steering column