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:
Removing and installing sun visor centre mount
Note
Removal and installation is described for the sun visor
centre mount on the driver side. Follow same instructions for
the front passenger side as appropriate.
Removing
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Checking compression
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Spark plug socket and extension -3122 B-
Compression tester -V.A.G 1763-
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Removing and installing lock cylinder
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locking pin -T40011- or
suitable welding wire
Removing
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Remove lowe ...
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Checking steering column for damage
Removing and installing steering column, LHD