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Polo Mk3

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Airbag, steering wheel, steering column
Assembly overview steering column, column tube; Vehicle identification No. 6N W 000 001>
 
N48-0430

From vehicle identification No. 6N W 000 001 a modified steering column has been introduced.

The universal joint shaft can no longer be unscrewed from the steering column as it is peened to the steering column.

The upper section of the steering column is equipped with a torque overload clutch. This ensures that the steering wheel locks remains undamaged if force is used.

Notes:

  • ◆ Always renew self-locking nuts and bolts.
  • ◆ Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted.
  • Support
 
N48-0430
  • Support ring
    • ◆ With washer
  • Steering lock housing
    • ◆ Removing and installing lock cylinder

=> Electrical system; Repair group 96; Servicing steering column switch

  • Steering column switch
    • ◆ Servicing

=> Electrical system; Repair group 97; Servicing steering column switch

  • Spring
  • Splined adapter sleeve
  • Hexagon nut, 50 Nm
  • Shear bolt
    • ◆ Tighten until head shears off
    • ◆ Drill out to remove
Warning!
Wear protective goggles!
 
N48-0430
  • Steering column upper section
    • ◆ With torque overload clutch, cannot be dismantled
    • If a moment of over 100 Nm is exerted on steering wheel then the steering column will also turn without damaging the locking pin.
  • Spring
  • Mounting bracket
    • ◆ Before assembling, coat side sliding surfaces with MOS 2 grease
  • Locking plate
  • Hexagon nut, 8 Nm
    • ◆ Left-hand thread
  • Hexagon nut, 6 Nm
  • Clamping bolt with left-hand thread
 
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  • Slide rod
  • Bolt
  • Washer
  • Packing plate
  • Column tube, upper part
  • Operating lever
  • Rubber ring
  • Lower spring
  • Assembly drift
  • Securing spring
    • ◆ Renew each time after removing
  • Steering column lower section with universal joint shaft
 
N48-0430
  • Captivated nut
    • ‒ Remove captivation from joint and replace nut
    • ◆ Do not re-use captivation
    • ◆ Use self-locking nut
  • Hexagon bolt, 30 Nm
  • Lower steering column bearing
    • ◆ Drive out using drift VW 295
    • ◆ Drive in with synthetic head hammer
  • Spreader rivet
    • ◆ Renew each time after removing
  • Column tube, lower part
  • Securing spring
    • ◆ Renew each time after removing
  • Hexagon nut, 6 Nm

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