Remove/install jacket tube

AR46.10-P-0400T

Remove/install jacket tube

23.3.06

14.2.05

When replacing the jacket tube, the mechanical steering column lock has to be adjusted

Step 17.1

 

Remove/install



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Extend or pull out adjustable steering column fully

 Required to separate the steering coupling (2) from the lower steering shaft (3).

2

Position steering wheel horizontal

 The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position.

3.1

Remove bottom section of sound-proofing capsule

Vehicles with diesel engines

AR94.30-P-5300T

3.2

Remove engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engines

AR61.20-P-1105T

4

Remove screw (1)

 Bolt, steering coupling to steering shaft

*BA46.10-P-1001-01E

5

Pull lower steering shaft (3) upwards out of steering coupling (2)

 Do not use force (hammer blows, severe leverage) as the lower steering shaft (3) is sensitive to the effects of side force.

 When the steering coupling (2) is detached the steering wheel must not be twisted as the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact may be damaged.

 Installation: Turn rack-and-pinion steering to center position.

AR46.20-P-0600-01P

 Installation: Insert lower steering shaft (3) fully into the steering coupling (2); pay attention to the studs of the steering coupling (2) and groove of the lower steering shaft (3).

6

Pull locking plate (4) off the steering coupling (2), in doing so lift up the lug on the locking plate (4) using a suitable tool.

 Installation: Replace locking plate (4) with self-locking nut. Push on locking plate (4) until its lug engages in the steering coupling (2).

7

Remove steering wheel

AR46.10-P-0100T

8

Remove steering column switch module

Vehicles up to model year 04

AR54.25-P-2800-01T

Vehicles as of model year 04

AR54.25-P-2800-01TA

9

Remove instrument cluster

AR54.30-P-6015T

10

Remove left cover below instrument panel

AR68.10-P-1500T

11

Disconnect plug (6) from electric steering lock control unit (N26/5)

12.1

Disconnect steering column adjustment connector (X4/39)

Vehicles with memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275

13.1

Remove cover (13).

Vehicles with memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275

14.1

Swivel locking handle (7) forwards until it latches in the handle arm (8) (arrow).

Vehicles without memory package

15.1

Press handle arm (8) downwards carefully to separate it from the jacket tube (12)

Vehicles without memory package

16

Detach steering column adjustment (10) from crossmember below instrument panel; to do this, unscrew lower bolt (9) and upper bolts (11)

 Installation: Tighten bolt (9) and bolts (11) finger-tight, the jacket tube (12) must remain movable.

Tighten the upper bolts first (11).

Lower bolt for jacket tube on cross member below instrument panel

*BA46.10-P-1001-03K

Upper bolt for jacket tube on cross member below instrument panel

*BA46.10-P-1002-03K

17

Remove jacket tube (12) with lower steering shaft (3) upwards

 Do not use force (hammer blows, severe leverage) as the lower steering shaft (3) is sensitive to the effects of side force.

 Ensure that the boot remains in the firewall as the pedal assembly has to be removed to reinstall the boot.

 Installation: Rubber boot must be greased near bearing seat (from vehicle interior).

Klueber Polylub GLY 801 grease

*BR00.45-Z-1046-06A

18.1

Adjust locking arm of mechanical steering column adjustment

When replacing jacket tube (12) on vehicles without memory package

AR46.15-P-0220T

19

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
211 except 211.08/09/ 28/29

Model
211.08/
09/28/29

BA46.10-P-1001-01E

Bolt, steering coupling to steering shaft

Stage 1

Nm

30

20

Stage 2

°

-

60

Number

Designation

Model 211

BA46.10-P-1001-03K

Lower bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel

Nm

20

BA46.10-P-1002-03K

Upper bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel

Nm

20

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1046-06A

Klueber Polylub GLY 801 grease

A 001 989 84 51