Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking steering column for damage

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Steering / Steering column / 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 whether steering column can be moved in the longitudinal direction and vertically.

Assembly overview - steering column

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Handling and transporting steering column

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