Exploded view of adjustable steering column with column tube — AUDI

Exploded view of adjustable steering column with column tube
Bolt
Always replace after removing
Steering pinion of steering box
Bolt
Washer
Bracket
Provided with elongated holes for moving column tube upwards or downwards slightly if required
Note
If the bracket connection
Item
/
Item
is unfastened, use must be made of the centring tool (fitting sleeve
Item
) on re-tightening the connection
Anchor
.
Washer
Self-locking nut, 35 Nm
On tightening make use of the centring tool (fitting sleeve
Item
)
Anchor
Torx bolt, 7 Nm
To unscrew, use a Torx insert with a hole in the end face, e.g. Hazet Torx T30H
Steering lock housing
Insert in column tube
Nut, 5 Nm
Wiring harness for steering column switch, right
Clip
On installation make sure the wiring harness is not crushed by the bolted joint
Also secure the earth cable
Steering column
Removing and installing
Chapter
Modified spring pre-tension for steering column angle adjustment on vehicles with no airbag
Fig.
Consists of top and bottom part
Replacement part is supplied with both mounts
Top and bottom parts filled with plastic; never exert force (e.g. hammer blows) in axial or radial direction
Avoid temperatures in excess of 100 °C
Can be moved slightly in elongated holes of bracket
Note
The top and bottom part of the column tube are provided with a red dot.
The steering column is to be replaced if this coloured dot has sheared off.
Wiring harness for steering column switch, left
Clip
Nut, 5 Nm
Procon cable
Insert in column tube at top
Insert with rubber grommet in bulkhead at bottom
For further information on cable routing, refer to
Rep. Gr.
68
Note
If the slightest misalignment (accident) is found between the top and bottom parts of the column tube or if the coloured dot has sheared off, the cable is to be replaced.
Fitting sleeve
Available as replacement part
Electronic parts catalogue
Insert prior to re-installation if the steering column has been removed or unfastened
Do not remove until the steering column has been installed
Longitudinal adjustment cable
Replacing
Chapter
Adjusting
Chapter
Bushing
Insert with collar facing steering wheel
Bushing
Insert in steering column
Self-locking nut, 25 Nm
Always replace
Bolt
Self-locking nut, 25 Nm
Washer
Spacer bush
Insert in bushing
Item
Universal joint
Spring pre-tension for steering column angle adjustment on vehicles with no airbag
Reduce the spring pre-tension by engaging the lug of the sleeve
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in the hole provided.
Spring pre-tension for steering column angle adjustment on vehicles with airbag