Steering column, column tube, steering wheel and airbag steering wheel> 09.99 — VW

Special tools and workshop equipment required

VW 771 Multi-purpose tool

V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
Puller with leg clamp (e.g. Kukko 204/2)

Additional information

Workshop Manual Caddy 1996 ▸, Polo Classic 1996 ▸, Polo Estate 1998 ▸, General body repairs, Interior
Workshop Manual Caddy 1996 ▸, Polo Classic 1996 ▸, Polo Estate 1998 ▸, General body repairs self-diagnosis

Airbag system functional check and interrogating fault memory

=> Body self-diagnosis; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of airbag systems; Function
Body self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis of airbag systems
Function

Safety precautions when working on airbag

=> General body repairs, interior; Repair group 69; Airbag; Safety precautions when working on airbags
General body repairs, interior
Airbag
Safety precautions when working on airbags

Notes:

All parts marked with a "1)" can be pre-assembled outside of the vehicle.
=> Page
48-7
pre-assembling steering column.
Always renew self-locking nuts and bolts.
Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted.

Cover plate
With button for operating horn
Removing => Fig.
5

Hexagon nut, 50 Nm
Steering wheel
Install in central position

Splined adapter sleeve
Pulling off => Page
48-6
Installing => Page
48-6

Spring
Steering column switch/steering lock housing1)
Distance between steering wheel/steering column switch is not adjustable
Removing and installing lock cylinder

=> Electrical system; Repair group 94; Steering column switch and ignition/starter switch; Removing and installing lock cylinder
Electrical system
Steering column switch and ignition/starter switch
Removing and installing lock cylinder

Upper trim
Support ring1)
With washer

Steering column1)
Remove by pulling upwards out of column tube
Checking length =>Page
48-7

Airbag unit
Removing and installing =>Page
48-12

Steering wheel for airbag
Removing and installing =>Page
48-14
Removing and installing coil connector =>Page
48-16

Connector
Hexagon socket head bolt,
9 Nm
Renew

Lower trim
Hexagon bolt, 30 Nm
Hexagon nut, 25 Nm
Hexagon nut, 30 Nm
Steering column universal joint
Spring
Lower steering column bearing
Pull in with VW 771 and large washer
Drive out downwards with a tube

Washer
Shear bolt
Tighten until head shears off
Drill out to remove

Column tube

Fig.1
Pulling off splined adapter sleeve

Only use puller with leg clamp (e.g. Kukko 204/2 commercial type).

Fig.2
Installing splined adapter sleeve

Place "sleeve" on steering column and press on with hexagon nut.
Remove nut, place on washer and press sleeve fully on with nut until the "sleeve" is firmly on its seat.

Fig.3
Checking length of steering column

The small metal lug on the lower section must be visible in the hole in the upper section (arrow). If necessary pull both sections firmly apart onto stop or press together.

Fig.4
Pre-assembling steering column

Carefully clamp the lower section of the steering column in a vice so that the upper part is supported on the jaws.

Fig.5
Removing cover plate

Insert screwdriver between cover plate and steering wheel and lever cover plate off.