48551900 Removing and Installing Sealing Bellows of the Steering Column (Steering Column Removed)

WM 485519 Removing and installing sealing bellows of the steering column (steering column removed)

Removing sealing bellows of the steering column

Overview of steering column - sealing bellows => Overview of steering column





Overview of steering column

Information

- To remove and install the sealing bellows, the steering column must be removed.

- To do this, the catalytic converter on the side of the steering column must be removed. -> 267319 Removing and installing (main) catalytic converter - section on "Removing" 267319 Removing and Installing (Main) Catalytic Converter on 4.8-Litre V8 DFI Engines

- When the intermediate steering shaft has been separated, make sure that everything remains extremely clean. The grease on the individual parts must not be wiped off. If these individual parts are stored for a long period of time, they must be protected from dust and dirt.

1. Remove steering column. -> 481519 Removing and installing steering column - section on "Removing" 48151950 Removing and Installing Steering Column
2. Both parts of the intermediate steering shaft must be marked for assembly -colour dots-. This ensures that both sections will not be installed offset.





3. Disconnect the steering column at the intermediate steering shaft => see figure. The lower steering shaft can be pulled from the upper steering shaft with a brief jerk at the pressure point.





4. Remove the sealing bellows of the steering column.

Installing sealing bellows of the steering column

Information

- The steering columns must only be replaced as a complete unit. Individual components cannot be disassembled and replaced.

- Visually inspect all parts.

- Make sure that everything remains absolutely clean.

- Use the prescribed lubricant on the sliding part. This lubricant is available under the following part numbers: Container quantity: one 10-gram tube = 000.043.205.44.

- Use the prescribed lubricant at the sleeve contact point with the friction ring of the sealing sleeve. This lubricant is available under the following part number: Container quantity: one 30-gram tin = 999.917.557.00.

- Fit together both parts of the steering column that were previously marked with -colour markings-.





- The lower steering shaft must slide on the upper steering shaft smoothly and without catching.

1. Fit the sealing bellows of the steering column in the correct position.
2. Slide the lower steering shaft onto the upper steering shaft => see figure. Overcome the pressure point with a strong jerk.