Servicing steering column with column tube — AUDI
Servicing steering column with column tube on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Note:
Procon cable routing
=> General body repairs; Repair Group 68
General body repairs
Bracket
Self-locking nut, 35 Nm
Always replace
Washer
Washer
Hexagon bolt
Steering lock housing
Insert in column tube and secure
Attach connector housing for ignition/starter switch.
Torx bolt, 7 Nm
Remove and install using commercially available Torx insert with end-face hole (e.g. Hazet T 30 H)
Spring
Attach to steering column
Clamp washers
Always replace
Grind carefully with small parting-off wheel, then lever off with screwdriver
Attention
Washers are pre-tensioned.
Caution: Sparks - if appropriate, cover instrument panel and windscreen
Press on with special tool => Page
48-74
Column tube
Consists of top and bottom part
Replacement part supplied with bearing
Top and bottom section are lined with plastic
Do not exert any radial or axial forces in the form of hammering on the steering column
Avoid temperatures in excess of 100 oC (connection between top and bottom part may work loose)
Never use cleaning agents (e.g. white spirit or similar)
Never use lubricants or solvents (connection between top and bottom part may work loose).
Attention
If the slightest misalignment is found in an axial direction between the top and bottom section (accident) always replace column tube.
Note:
Top and bottom part of column tube have a red dot (sealing wax). Column tube should be replaced if this coloured dot has sheared off
Self-locking nut, 25 Nm
Always replace
Steering pinion
Attach flanged tube to steering pinion
Shackle
Screw to flanged tube and steering column
Flanged tube
Supplied as replacement part with riveted-on disc coupling
Move appropriately on steering pinion; screw to steering column and shackle
Clamping bolt
Always replace
Self-locking nut, 25 Nm
Always replace
Steering column
Removing and installing =>Page
48-67
Insert in column tube as far as it will go
Fit free of stress
Cable
Insert in column tube at top
Insert with rubber grommet in bulkhead at bottom
Further information on cable routing
=> General body repairs; Repair Group 68
General body repairs
Attention
If the slightest misalignment (accident) is found between the top and the bottom parts of the column tube or if the coloured dot (sealing wax) on the column tube has sheared off, the cable is to be replaced.
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