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Steering gear without dampener, disassembling and assembling


Steering gear without dampener (4-cyl. engine), disassembling and assembling





Steering gear

CAUTION: Do not attempt to weld or straighten the steering gear components.

Notes:
- Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
- Only grease the rack with steering gear grease Part No. AOF 063 000 04.
- Hydraulic fluid: Part No. G 002 000

CAUTION: Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts supplier for the latest information.

1. Tie rod end
- Make sure dust caps are seated correctly and not damaged
2. Nut
- 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
3. Clamp
- Always replace
4. Boot
- Check for damage
- Can be replaced with steering gear installed
- Must not be twisted after adjusting rack
5. Clamp
- Always replace
- Tighten using VAG1275
6. Inner tie rod end
- 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
- Grease joint using steering gear grease AOF 063 000 04
7. O-ring
- Always replace
8. Power steering gear
- Grease rack using steering gear grease AOF 063 000 04
9. Screw plug
- 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
- For centering steering