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Steering Column Assembly Overview

NOTE:

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Fig 1: Steering Column Assembly Overview
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  1. Bolt
    • M8 x 30; M8 x 85
    • 20 Nm
  2. Lateral Control Arm for Steering Column
  3. Mounting Bracket
  4. Bolt
    • M8 x 30
    • 20 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
  5. Steering Column
  6. Handle Plate
  7. Brake Pedal Crash Brace
  8. Bolt
    • M6 x 10
    • 3 Nm
  9. Clutch Pedal Crash Brace
  10. Bolt
    • M8 x 35
    • 20 Nm + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
  11. Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
  12. Shear Head Bolt
  13. Strut
    • Removing and installing, refer to STRUT .
  14. Bolt
    • M8 x 94
    • 20 Nm
  15. Bolt
    • M8 x 48
    • 20 Nm