Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking steering column for damage

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Steering / Steering column / Checking steering column for damage

Visual check

–	Check all steering column parts for damage.

Checking function

–	Check that steering column turns smoothly and easily.

–	Check whether steering column can be moved in the longitudinal direction and vertically.

Assembly overview - steering column

Note Always renew self-locking nuts. Always renew corroded nuts and bolts. Always renew nuts and bolts that have been tightened further by a ...

Handling and transporting steering column

WARNING Adherence to proper steering column handling is essential. Improp ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing gearbox mounting
Removing – Release hose clips -1- and -2-, and remove air pipe. – Remove air filter housing → Chapter. – ...

Removing and installing mirror adjustment unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- Note The removal and installat ...

Flat spots (from locking wheels)
Flat spots can result from an extreme brake application which causes the wheels to lock, so that the rubber is worn off at the contact patch between the tread and the road surface. As the tyres slide over the road surface, friction generates ...