Power Steering Hydraulic Circuit, Overview

1. Power steering gear
2. Pressure line
3. Return hose
4. Cap with dipstick
^ Checking fluid level
5. Strainer
^ Integrated into reservoir
6. Bolt
^ 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.)
7. Reservoir
8. Rubber mount
9. Clamp
^ Use VAG 1275 to tighten
10. Return hose
^ Between reservoir and cooling line
^ Not on 4-cyl. TDI without towing hitch
11. Clamps
^ Use VAG1275 to tighten
12. Bolts
^ 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
13. Cooling line
^ Not on 4-cyl. TDI without towing hitch
14. Cable strap
15. Clamp
^ Use VAG1275 to tighten
16. Suction hose
17. Clamp
^ Use VAG 1275 to tighten
18. Hose fitting
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
19. Seals 18 x 24
^ Always replace
20. Power steering pump
^ Fill with fluid before installing; observe CAUTION
21. Seals 16 x 22
^ Always replace
22. Banjo bolt
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
23. Bolt
^ 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
24. Fastener
25. Clamp
^ Always replace
^ Use VAG 1275 to tighten
26. Seals 16 x 22
^ Always replace
27. Banjo bolt
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
28. Power steering pump
^ Fill with fluid before installing; observe CAUTION
^ Installed on all 4-cyl. engines