6-Cylinder Diesel, From MY 2009

Power Steering Pump

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Spanner wrench (3212)

• Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T40087)

Removing


For all repair work, especially in the engine compartment due to the tight working conditions, observe the following:

• Route lines of all types (for example for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.

• Make sure to allow sufficient clearance for all moving or hot components.

- Carefully pull off design cover from 4 retaining pins - arrows -.





- Remove the air guide hose - 1 -.





- Mark ribbed belt running direction

- Remove ribbed belt.

- Remove bolts - arrows -, counterhold ribbed belt pulley using (3212) while doing so.





- Clamp off intake hose using (3094).





- Open spring clamp and pull suction hose - 1 - off the power steering pump.

- Remove the bolts - 2 - and remove the pressure line from the power steering pump.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove power steering pump - 1 - from retainer.





Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

- Fill hydraulic oil into power steering pump.

- Fill oil at pump intake connection of power steering pump.

- Turn the hub by hand until oil runs out of the pressure side.

- Install power steering pump, tighten front bolts first.

- Install ribbed belt, and then check ribbed belt alignment.





• When installing the ensure it is correctly seated in ribbed belt pulley.

1 Belt pulley - alternator
2 Idler pulley
3 Idler pulley
4 Belt pulley - coolant pump
5 Belt pulley - power steering pump
6 Ribbed belt pulley - A/C compressor
7 Tensioner pulley
8 Belt pulley - crankshaft

- Bleed steering system. Refer to => [ Power Steering System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.

- Check hydraulic fluid level and top off, if necessary. Refer to Maintenance Booklet 17.1, Power-assisted steering: Check oil level.

- Check the steering system for leaks. Refer to => [ Steering System, Checking for Leaks ] Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

Tightening specification