Steering Gear, Vehicles With 4 or 6-Cylinder Engines, Removing and Installing

Steering gear, vehicles with 4 or 6-cylinder engines, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose clamps 3094:

Bolt for steering centering V.A.G. 1907:

Removing
^ Remove plenum chamber cover.
^ Remove battery.
^ Remove driver side stowage tray.
^ Bring steering wheel to center position.
^ Remove ignition key with steering wheel in center position.
^ Move steering wheel slightly so that the steering lock engages.

Note: If the steering wheel is turned excessively with the steering gear removed, the spiral spring for the airbag system may become over-wound and damaged.

Secure steering column to prevent moving apart.





^ Remove nut - 1 - on universal joint.
^ Release tension on eccentric by turning tensioning bolt (Torx T50) clockwise and remove bolt.





^ Swing universal joint away downwards.
^ Pull boot out from bulkhead.
^ Remove front wheels.
^ Remove noise insulation tray.
^ Remove wheelhouse liner.





^ Clamp off suction and return line using hose clamps 3094.





^ Remove hex bolt - 3 - and - 4 -.
^ Pull out tie rod.





^ Remove plastic nut - arrow -.
^ Pry out clips and take out cover.
^ Place oil tray under vehicle.





^ Remove return line banjo bolt (22 mm AF) from steering gear.





^ Remove pressure line banjo bolt (19 mm AF) - arrow -from steering gear.





^ Remove steering gear bolts - 1 -, - 2 - and - 3 -.
^ Remove steering gear through left-hand wheel housing (second mechanic required).

Installing





Centralize removed steering gear with V.A.G 1907.

Centralizing is possible when steering box is installed. But access is poor.
^ To do this remove hex socket head bolt - 1 - on steering gear.
^ Move rack until center marking on rack - arrow - aligns with threaded hole - 2
^ Screw in V.A.G. 1907.





^ Position steering gear on plenum chamber.

Note:
^ Make sure that threads and bolt contact surfaces are oil and grease free!

^ Insert bolts - 1 - and - 2 -but do not tighten.
^ Install and fasten bolt - 3 -.
^ Tighten bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
^ Install return hose and tighten 22 mm AF banjo bolt.
^ Install pressure hose and tighten 19 mm AF banjo bolt.
^ Install boot in bulkhead.

Take care not to damage boot when installing.
^ Turn steering wheel to center position, if not already done.
^ Insert tensioning bolt (Torx T50) and tension counterclockwise.
^ Tighten hex nut of tensioning bolt (Torx T50).





^ Now remove bolt for steering centering V.A.G 1907 from steering gear.
1. Hex socket head bolt
2. Threaded hole in steering gear

^ Seal steering gear with hex socket head bolt - 1 -.

Tightening torque: and
^ Install universal joint to steering pinion.
^ Remove steering column assembly aid.
^ Install driver side stowage tray.
^ Install wheel housing liner.
^ After completely installing steering gear remove hose clamps 3094.
^ Turn ignition key to position "ignition off".
^ Install battery.
^ Install plenum chamber cover.
^ Install noise insulation tray.
^ Install wheels and tighten.
^ Check power steering fluid level.
^ Check steering system for leaks.
^ Bleed steering system.

After installing check position of steering wheel during a test drive.

If steering wheel is not in straight ahead position the front axle toe must be checked and if necessary adjusted!
^ Check toe adjustment