Checking Steering Column For Damage - Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual

Improper handling of steering column with safety risks
Following methods of handling will damage universal joint bushes
and lower steering column bearing:
♦ Transporting steering column with one hand on jointed shaft.
♦ Bending joints more than 90°.
3.11

Checking steering column for damage

Visual check
– Check all steering column parts for damage.
Checking function
– Check that steering column turns smoothly and easily.
– Check that steering column can be adjusted in reach and
height.
3.12 Removing and installing mounting
bracket, Golf Variant up to model year
2009, Jetta up to model year 2008
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing
– Remove steering column
– Remove dash panel insert ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 90 ;
Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert .
⇒ page 297 .
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 07.2010
3. Steering wheel, steering column
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