Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual — part 888
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
Removing
WARNING
Before performing work on the electrical system and removing
the steering wheel, the following conditions must be met:
♦ Disconnect the battery. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Con‐
necting .
♦ The wheels must be in the straight position.
The airbag system may fail during future operation if these
warnings are not followed!
– Move the steering column to the center height position.
– Remove the airbag unit. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
69 ; Overview - Driver Side Airbag .
– Bring wheels in the straight position.
Note
Removal and installation of steering wheel must take place in
center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
– If equipped disconnect the steering wheel heating connector.
– Remove the bolt -1-.
– Check if the steering column is equipped with a punch point
on the steering column height marking.
– If that is not the case, then the steering wheel/steering column
position must be marked with a punch point on the steering
column.
– Remove the steering wheel -2- from the steering column.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position before
installing the steering wheel.
– When installing a removed steering wheel, ensure that the
markings on the steering column/steering wheel are aligned.
– When installing a new steering wheel (without a marking):
mount the steering wheel in its center position (the steering
wheel spokes must be horizontal and the wheels must be in
the straight-ahead position).
– Install steering wheel.
– Install the airbag unit. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 69 ;
Driver Side Airbag; Overview - Driver Side Airbag .
– Perform a road test.
– If steering wheel is crooked, remove it again and rotate it on
steering column splines.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
2
Steering Column
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Steering Column”, page 338
⇒ “2.2 Steering Column, Checking for Damage”, page 339
⇒ “2.3 Steering Column, Handling and Transporting”, page 339
⇒ “2.4 Steering Column, Removing and Installing”, page 340
⇒ “2.5 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module J764 ,
Removing and Installing”, page 348
2.1
Overview - Steering Column
Note
♦
Always replace self-locking nuts.
♦
Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
♦
Always replace the bolts and nuts, which are tightened with an
additional tightening angle.
1 - Instrument Panel Central
Tube
2 - Shear Bolt
❑ Loosening and tighten‐
ing. Refer to
3 - Right Retainer
❑ For knee airbag
4 - Electronic Steering Column
Lock Control Module - J764-
❑ For vehicles with “Key‐
less Access” keyless
locking and starting sys‐
tem
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
5 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
❑ Follow the tightening se‐
quence. Refer to
❑ Replace after removal
6 - Left Retainer
❑ For knee airbag
7 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
❑ Replace after removal
8 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm + 90°
❑ Replace after removal
9 - Steering Column
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Steering Column, Removing and Installing”, page 340
❑ The steering column must be engaged on the instrument panel central tube bracket when installing
(assembly aid).
❑ There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
2.2
Steering Column, Checking for Damage
Visual Check
– Check whether steering column parts show signs of damage.
Functional Check
– Check that the steering column turns easily without jerking.
– Check whether steering column can be easily adjusted later‐
ally and vertically.
2.3
Steering Column, Handling and Trans‐
porting
WARNING
♦ The correct handling of the steering column must always
be observed.
♦ Incorrect handling of steering column may cause damage
to steering column and therefore lead to a safety risk.
Correct Handling and Transport of Steering Column
♦ Transport the steering column with two hands.
♦ Hold the steering column by the upper outer steering column
tube and in the area of the upper universal joint.
Incorrect Handling of Steering Column
Transporting at the clamping lever leads to pre-damage to the
steering column.
Incorrect Handling of Steering Column with Safety Risk
The following handling techniques can lead to damage of the uni‐
versal joint bushings, the lower steering column bearing and the
steering column:
♦ Transporting steering column with one hand on joint shaft.
♦ Bending joints more than 90°.
2.4
Steering Column, Removing and Instal‐
ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer
to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolts - Left Retainer to Steering Column
♦ Bolts - Right Retainer to Steering Column
♦ Shear Bolts - Steering Column to Electronic Steering Column
Lock Control Module
♦ Bolt - Steering Column to Steering Gear
Removing
The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement
part. Service is not possible.
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