Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Universal joint to steering box
♦ Use new bolt
30 Nm
Steering column to mounting bracket 20 Nm
5.3 Basic setting for steering angle sensor
G85 steering angle sender must be
checked after the following repair work:
♦ When vehicle steering angle sensor -G85- is removed or re‐
newed,
♦ If steering column was removed or renewed;
♦ If steering lock housing with steering column switch was re‐
moved or renewed;
♦ If steering box was removed or renewed;
♦ If steering wheel was repositioned.
5.4 Handling and transporting steering col‐
umn
WARNING
♦ Adherence to proper steering column handling is essen‐
tial.
♦ Improper handling of steering column may damage the
steering column, leading to safety risks.
Proper steering column handling and transport
♦ Use both hands to transport steering column.
♦ Hold steering column upper jacket tube and in area of upper
universal joint.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
5. Steering column, Golf Plus, CrossGolf 357