Hydraulic Power Steering Gear Overview

Hydraulic Power Steering Gear Overview

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

• Locking pliers (VAS 6199)

• Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

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

• To grease the rack, only use steering gear grease.






1 Tie Rod End

• Different versions, with long or short thread on the joint pin, allocation refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).


When replacing, make sure the length of the thread on the tie rod end is sufficient (there must be approximately 5 mm extra thread). If this is not the case, then install a tie rod end with a longer thread pin, allocation Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.

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

2 Nut

• 60 Nm

3 Spring Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

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

4 Boot

• Check for damage.

• Do not twist after adjusting the toe.

• Can be replaced with steering gear installed.

• Replacing, refer to => [ Boot ] Boot.

5 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Clamping sleeves, installing => [ Clamping Sleeves, Installing ] Tie Rods.

6 Tie Rod

• 90 Nm

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

• Grease joint with steering gear grease.

7 Steering Gear

• Grease joint with steering gear grease.

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

8 Strainer

• Always replace if removed.

9 Seal

• Always replace if removed.

10 Seal

• Always replace if removed.

11 Servotronic Solenoid Valve (N119)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Servotronic Solenoid Valve (N119) ] Servotronic Solenoid Valve (N119).

• follow values can be requested vehicle diagnostic tester:

• Speed signal

• The voltage supply from Vehicle Electrical System Control Module 2 (J520).

• Solenoid valve status.

• Measured current for solenoid valve control.

- Connect vehicle diagnostic tester and select troubleshooting using "Functions/Component selection".

- Then "body".

- Select "Electrical system".

- "01- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems".

- "vehicle electrical system control module".

- "Electrical components".

- "Servotronic solenoid valve".

12 Bolt

• 3 Nm


• Always follow screw tightening sequence.

• Tightening sequence, refer to => [ Servotronic Solenoid Valve (N119) ] Servotronic Solenoid Valve (N119).