Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Handling and transporting steering column
WARNING
| Adherence to proper steering column handling is
essential. |
| Improper handling of steering column may damage the
steering column, leading to safety risks. |
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| Proper steering column handling and transport |
| Use both hands to transport steering column. |
| Hold steering column upper jacket tube and in area of upper
universal joint. |
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| Improper handling of steering column |
| Transportation using the clamping lever leads to primary
steering column damage. |
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| Improper handling of steering column with safety risks |
| Following methods of handling will damage universal joint
bushes and lower steering column bearing: |
| Transporting steering column with one hand on drive shaft. |
| Bending joints more than 90°. |
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Visual check
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Check all steering column parts for damage.
Checking function
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Ch ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
COC document (EEC Certificate of Conformity)
Manufactures of motorized vehicles must apply for an EU
operating permit for all class M1 passenger carrying vehicles.
A certificate is produced on the basis of this operating
permit - the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
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Safety precautions when working on subframe
It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening
operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension
components.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to ...
Renewing rear bonded rubber bush for lower suspension link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Tube for wheel bearing -3345-
Assembly tool -3348-
Thrust plate -VW 401-
Press tool -VW 411-
Press tool -VW 412-
Removing and installing to ...
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Checking steering column for damage
Removing and installing steering column, LHD