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Electromechanical Power Steering Gear Overview






Electromechanical Power Steering Gear Overview

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Welding or straighten work on any steering components is not permissible.

Use only power steering gear grease to lubricate the steering rack (on the pinion side) and the ball paths (on the engine side). Note: there are different types of grease for the left and right. For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

The clamps - 1 and 8 - are tensioned to different tightening specifications.






1 Clamp

Always replace if removed

Use the CV joint boot clamp tool to tensions the clamp => [ Tensioning the Inner Clamp ]

Do not open or bend the new clamp.

For the correct version, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

2 Tie rod

100 Nm

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod

Grease the joint with power steering gear grease.

3 Electromechanical Steering Gear

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Steering Gear ] Steering Gear

Grease the steering rack with power steering gear grease. Note: there are different types of grease for the left and right. For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Different versions, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

4 Tie Rod End

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod End ] Tie Rod End.

Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.

Check dimension.

5 Nut

80 Nm

Counterhold on the tie rod end when loosening or tightening.

6 Spring Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Spring clamp, installing, refer to => [ Boot Assembly ] Tie Rod.

7 Boot

Check for damage.

Always replace if removed.

Coat the inside of slits in the boot all the way around and evenly with power steering gear grease before installing. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Check the seat for the boot on the steering gear for damage before installing. If the steering gear housing is damaged, replace the steering gear.

Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted.

Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to => [ Boot Assembly ] Tie Rod.

Replacing, refer to => [ Boot ] Boot.

8 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Use the CV joint boot clamp tool to tensions the clamp.

Do not open or bend the new clamp.

For the correct version, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

9 Tie Rod

100 Nm

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.

Grease the joint with power steering gear grease.

10 Tie Rod End

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod End ] Tie Rod End.

Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.

Check dimension.

11 Lock Nut

80 Nm

Counterhold on the tie rod end when loosening or tightening.

12 Spring clamp

Always replace if removed.

Spring clamp, installing => [ Boot Assembly ] Tie Rod.

13 Boot

Check for damage.

Always replace if removed.

Coat the inside of slits in the boot all the way around and evenly with power steering gear grease before installing. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Check the seat for the boot on the steering gear for damage before installing. If the steering gear housing is damaged, replace the steering gear.

Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted.

Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to => [ Boot Assembly ] Tie Rod.

Replacing, refer to => [ Boot ] Boot.

Tie Rod End Check Dimension





Place a steel ruler - 2 - on the tie rod end and push it all the up to the edge - arrow - of the tie rod end - 1 -.

Replace the entire steering gear along with the tie rod and tie rod end if the check dimension - a - is <188 mm.

Tensioning the Inner Clamp





- Mount the CV joint boot clamp tool - 1 - as illustrated. Make sure that the jaws of the clamp tool are seated in the corners - arrows - of the clamp.

- Tighten the clamp by turning the spindle using a torque wrench - 2 - (do not tilt the pliers).

Use torque wrench - 2 - with a 5 to 50 Nm range (for example, (V.A.G 1331) ).

make sure the spindle threads on the pliers - 1 - move freely. Grease with MoS2 grease if necessary.

If the thread is tight e.g. dirty, the required tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be achieved in spite of correct torque specification settings.






Outer Boot Assembly






Dimension - a - 2 mm