Steering Wheel - Modified Inner Splines, Adapter Sleeve
89vw07SUBJECT:
Modified steering wheel/splined adapter sleeve 22 mm diameter steering column
GROUP
48
NUMBER
89-02 July 31, 1989
MODEL(S):
Golf/Jetta from 1985 m.y.
Beginning in August 1988, steering wheels with modified inner splines were introduced into production. Accurate adjustment of the steering wheel is improved due to an increased number of splines on the new wheel.
The steering column is unchanged except for the addition of a short splined adapter sleeve pressed on to the splines of the steering column.
Beginning in January 1989, the short splined adapter sleeve was replaced in production by a longer sleeve. The shorter sleeve remains available as a service part.
Steering column with short adapter sleeve
1 Washer 3 mm thick - P/N N 904 485.01
2 Splined adapter sleeve (short) P/N 191 419 514 A
3 Washer
4 Compression spring
5 Contact ring
6 Thrust ring
Steering column with long adapter sleeve
1 Splined adapter sleeve (long) P/N 191 419 514
2 Compression spring
3 Thrust ring
Note
The long adapter sleeve presses directly on the compression spring so the washer and contact ring (3 and 5 in Fig. 48-605) are eliminated.
Along with the introduction of the longer adapter sleeve, the upper steering column diameter changed:
^ dimension a = 20 mm (earlier version) 22 mm (later version)
Only the 22 mm steering column will be available as a replacement part after supplies of the 20 mm column are depleted.
Steering column, replacing 20 mm column with 22 mm column
Vehicles with fine splined steering wheel:
Parts required
long adapter sleeve P/N 191 419 514
compression spring P/N 191 419 667
thrust ring P/N 191 419 341
Vehicles with coarse splined steering wheel:
Parts required
thrust ring (22 mm dia.) P/N 175 419 341 A
spacer sleeve P/N 171 419 549
ground wire (manual steering only)
CAUTION Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest information.
Installing
^ install thrust ring in steering lock housing
^ ensure thrust ring is completely pressed in (arrow)
^ install steering lock housing onto steering column
Note
Tighten lower part of steering column in vise so upper part of column is supported on the vise jaws.
^ complete steering column assembly (see Repair Manual Group 48)
^ install adapter sleeve by driving onto column until dimension a is reached; if necessary, push steering lock housing back until it contacts sleeve
A - adapter sleeve a = 41.5 mm b = 2-4 mm
Note
Installing the adapter sleeve to dimension a will adjust dimension b, between steering wheel hub and steering column switch, to the correct distance.
^ install ground wire to steering gear
CAUTION Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest information.
Note
Vehicles with manual steering must have an additional ground wire on the steering gear for the horn.
^ make one ground wire:
^ 1.5 mm, brown
^ approximately 130 mm long
^ use terminals, Part No. 111 971 950
^ remove bolt (arrow A) for shift rod bracket on steering gear
^ use new bolt, M8 x 25 and M8 nut and install ground wire at bracket
CAUTION
Do not install ground wire under bolts for steering gear cover.
^ install second connection of wire to bolt (arrow B) and secure with an additional M8 nut