Assembly overview steering column, column tube; Vehicle identification No. 6N W 000 001> — VW
Assembly overview steering column, column tube; Vehicle identification No. 6N W 000 001> on VW: factory workshop procedure.
Workshop procedure for VW — 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.
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
Support ring
With washer
Steering lock housing
Removing and installing lock cylinder
=> Electrical system; Repair group 96; Servicing steering column switch
Electrical system
Servicing steering column switch
Steering column switch
Servicing
=> Electrical system; Repair group 97; Servicing steering column switch
Electrical system
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!
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
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
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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