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:
Assembly overview - cylinder block, gearbox end
Note
For assembly work, secure engine to engine and gearbox support
→ Chapter.
1 -
Bolt
Renew
60 Nm + 90°
2 -
Flywheel
Removing and installin ...
Wheel change, installation requirements
Warming cold tyres to minimum installation temperature
Note
This instruction also applies to ultra-high performance
tyres (height/width ratio smaller than/same as 45 % and speed
symbol greater than/same as V).
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Parking using the Park Assist system
Fig. 158 Parking space detected. A: parallel
parking, B: perpendicular parking
Fig. 159 In the lower section of the centre
console: button for switching on the Park Assist system manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Preparation for parking
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Checking steering column for damage
Removing and installing steering column, LHD