Steering Column: Removing And Fitting - Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual

Improper handling of steering column
Carrying the steering column by the following parts will cause
damage:
1 - Locking lever
2 - Balance springs
3 - Deformation element
Incorrect handling of the steering column with safety risk
The bushes of the universal joint at the lower steering column
bearing will be damaged by:
• Picking up and carrying the steering column by the jointed
shaft with one hand.
• Bending the universal joints further than 90°.
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Steering column: removing and fitting

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018
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2. Steering column