Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Installation Installation is performed in reverse sequence to the removal, considering the following:   WARNING Replace self-locking nuts and screws subject to angular torque

–  If the support bushing -1- has been removed because of damages, install a new bushing.   Note t  If the steering column was replaced, the mounting bush -1- from the old column must be installed on the new column t  Before installing the mounting bush, check for damages t  If the mounting bush is damaged, a new one must be installed Vehicles with securing screw placed to the right of the steering column

–  Install the screw -arrow- located to the right of the steering column. Tightening torque, see → Anchor. or Vehicles with securing screw placed to the left of the steering column

–  Install the screw -arrow- placed to the left and self-locking nut placed to the right of the steering column support. –  In case it has been removed, install the clutch pedal command switch.

–  Align the steering column with the support and install. The hole -arrow A- and the pin -arrow B- must align with each other.

–  Install and tighten the steering column screws -arrows- → Anchor. –  Install the universal joint on the steering box pinion. –  Install the hex head screw from below and tighten it. → Anchor.

–  Connect the connector -2- to the steering lock set. –  Install the earth strap and the switchbox cable on the cable support -1-. Tightening torque, see → Anchor.

–  Install the cable on the support and close the tabs -arrows-. –  Connect the connector -1- from the Immobilizer reading coil -D2-. Continuation for vehicles with ESP: –  Position the Steering angle sensor -G85- until the tabs fit. –  Remove the transport protection when a new Steering wheel angle sensor -G85- is installed.

–  Position the Steering angle sensor -G85- on the central position. 1 -  A yellow dot must be visible through the hole -1- 2 -  The marks -arrows- must align Make sure the central position is maintained: The basic adjustment for the steering angle sensor must be checked after the assembly works: t  when the Steering angle sensor -G85- was removed or replaced, t  after removing or replacing the steering wheel column; t  after removing or replacing the steering wheel column switches; t  after removing or replacing the steering wheel lock assembly; t  when the steering wheel is not in the straight line position Check the basic adjusting of the Steering angle sensor -G85- –  Turn on the Diagnosis, Measurement and Information System and follow the on-screen instructions. Continued for all vehicles: –  Install the steering lock set → Electrical equipment; Rep. gr.94. –  Install the steering column covering → Body - Internal assembly works; Rep. gr.70. –  Install the switch set → Electrical equipment; Rep. gr.94.

–  Install the steering wheel in a way that the mark -arrow A-on the steering wheel and the mark -arrow B- on the steering column are aligned. –  Observe eventual additional marks. –  Connect the connector -1-.   Note Steering columns supplied as replacement parts have no marks. –  Install the steering wheel → Chapter.   Caution While connecting the earth strap Battery -A- for the vehicle, no one should remain inside the passenger compartment → Body - Internal assembly works; Rep. gr.69 Tightening torques

Components	Tightening torque
Steering column earth strap	4.5 ± 0.5 Nm
Bushing support for steering column fork	7 Nm
Steering box steering column t  Use new fastening screws	20 Nm + 90°
Lower fastening of steering column (M8 x 85) t  Refer to → Item	20 Nm
Lower fastening of steering column (M6 x 63) t  Refer to → Item	9.7 ± 1 Nm
Upper steering column fastening t  Use new fastening screws	23 ± 2 Nm