Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Power Assisted Steering Gear
This overview is provisionally for all vehicles
No provision is made for servicing the power steering gear. For complaints, determine the cause with the help of the pressure test.

Notes:
^ Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
^ Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted.
^ Only use steering gear grease, Part No. AOF 063 000 04 to grease the rack.
^ Hydraulic oil: Part No. G 002 000
^ Quantity of oil in system approx. 1 ltr.





1. Tie rod ball joint
^ Check dust caps are seated correctly and not damaged Modification
2. Hex nut, 40 Nm
3. Hose clip
^ Tension with VAG 1275
^ Always replace
4. Boot
^ Check for damage
^ Can be replaced with steering gear installed
^ Must not be twisted after adjusting track
5. Hose clip
^ Tension with VAG 1275
^ Always replace
6. Inner tie rod joint, 100 Nm
^ Grease joint with steering gear grease AOF 063 000 04
7. O-ring
^ Always replace
8. Power steering gear
^ Grease rack with steering gear grease AOF 063 000 04
^ The steering gear is supplied as a spare part complete with inner Tie rod joint and boot
9. Socket head bolt, 18 Nm