Removal and installation the steering wheel (VW Golf 4)

Four spoke steering wheel

• 1 - steering wheel;
• 2 - electrical connector;
• 3 - fixing brackets. The fixing bracket is released from the back of the steering wheel;
• 4 - Airbag. The airbag and steering wheel must be of the same type and the same manufacturer;
• 5 - bolt, 75 Nm;
• 6 - Bolt with a serrated recess for a key, 60 Nm. The bolt has a protective coating and can be installed no more than five times;
• 7 - plate;
• 8 - return contact ring;
• 10 - retainer

Four-spoke steering wheel components

• 1 - steering wheel;
• 2 - Bolt with a serrated recess for a key, 60 Nm. The bolt has a protective coating and can be used no more than five times;
• 3 - Torx screw;
• 4 - vibration damper. The vibration damper is installed only on vehicles with a TDI diesel engine and an automatic transmission;
• 5 - Torx screw, 5 Nm;
• 6 - airbag;
• 7 - mounting plate;
• A - location of the mark;
• B - location of the mark from the inclinometer

Removal

1. Remove the airbag from the center of the steering wheel.

2. Set the front wheels to move straight ahead with the steering wheel in the center position.

3. Unscrew the central steering wheel mounting bolt and remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.

Installation

1. Install the steering wheel on the splines of the steering shaft so that the marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft are aligned. When installing the steering wheel, the front wheels of the car must be set in the straight-ahead position, and the turn signal switch must be in the neutral position.

2. Secure the steering wheel with a key-type bolt and tighten it to a torque of 60 Nm.

3. Use a punch to prevent the steering wheel mounting bolt from loosening.

4. Conduct a test drive.

5. When the car is moving in a straight line, the steering wheel spokes should be in a horizontal position.

6. Otherwise, remove the steering wheel and move it to the appropriate side when installing. Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles.

7. Check the operation of the horn and the automatic return of the turn signal switch to the neutral position after turning.