volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Assembly overview - steering column, left-hand drive > < Steering column
Removing and installing steering wheel
Removing and installing steering wheel
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
–  Remove driver side airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.
  W00-0428
–  Centre steering wheel (wheels in straight-ahead position).
–  Unscrew bolt -3- and pull steering wheel -2- from steering column.

Installing
   
–  Set steering wheel -2- onto steering column.
–  Centre markings of steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.
–  Guide connector for steering angle sender -G85--1- into intended opening in the base of steering wheel.
–  Secure steering wheel with bolt -3-.
–  Install driver side airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

   
Specified torque
ComponentSpecified torque
Steering wheel to steering column
t  Always renew bolt
30 Nm + 90° further.

   

Assembly overview - steering column, left-hand drive > < Steering column