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Without Airbag

DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (W/O AIRBAG):

- Remove steering column.




- Pull off plug.
- Compress locking hooks and pull off the switch.




- Press down on locking hook with a screwdriver and take off the starter switch.
- Remove harness holder and relay socket.




- Compress and pull out the horn contact.

Installation:
- Lubricate lightly with grease in area of the spring.




- Turn the ignition key to "R", press 1.2 mm (0.047") dia. wire into the bore and pull out the lock cylinder.




- Lift out snap ring (1).
- Take off washer (2), spring (3) and support (4).

Installation:
- Stem of support (4) faces the bearing.




Installation:
- Place snap ring (1) on Special Tool 32 3 052 and mount (knock from a hammer) with Special Tool 32 3 051.
- Counterhold on the steering spindle.




- Remove shear-off screw with help of a chisel or similar tool.
- Pull off the steering lock.
- If necessary, knock out the bearing.

Installation:



- Slide steering lock on to the outer pipe.
- Tighten Torx screws up to the shear-off point.

Lower Steering Spindle Bearing:



- Lift out snap ring (1) and take off collar (2) with support (3).
- If necessary, knock out the bearing.

Installation:
- Stem of support (3) faces the bearing.
- Install snap ring with Special Tools 32 3 051 / 052.




- Bend open lockplates (5).
- Unscrew bolts (1...3).

- Bolt (1) = left-hand threads.

Assembling Procedures (Note Order):

1. Screw in left-hand thread M 8 x 22 bolt (1) with lockplate (5) - tightening torque = 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.).
Check for distance = 2 + 1 mm (0.079 + 0.039") between lever and clamp.

2. Screw in M 8 x 22 bolt (2) with lockplate (5) and nut (4) - tightening torque = 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).

3. Tighten nut (4) - tightening torque = 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.).

4. Tighten nut (3) with lever (6) in "CLOSED" position - tightening torque = 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).

5. Bend lockplates (5).