Steering Gear

Power-assist steering gear, assembly overview

Illustration applies to 4-6 and 8-cylinder engines.

Power steering gear is completely removed and installed with tie rods.





1 - Power assist steering gear with tie rods

2 - Combi-bolt, 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees turn

^ Always replace

3 - Bolt, 30 Nm
4 - Steering column
5 - Bulkhead boot

^ Check for tears and chafing
^ Note installation location

6 - Combi-bolt, 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees turn

^ Always replace

7 - Hex head bolt
8 - Bolt
9 - Nut, self-locking
10 - Stub axle carrier (steering arm)
11 - Banjo bolt, 47 Nm
12 - Sealing ring

^ Always replace

13 - Return hose
14 - Return line connection 40 Nm

^ Colored marks must align

15 - Sealing ring

^ Always replace

16 - Cylinder bolt, 22 Nm

^ Screw plug

17 - Sealing ring

^ Always replace

18 - Extension hose
19 - Sealing ring

^ Always replace

20 - Banjo bolt with check valve, 35 Nm
21 - Extension hose

^ For 4-cylinder engines

22 - Extension hose

^ For 6-cylinder engines

23 - Tie rod

24 - Tie rod end





Steering centering:

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
^ Bolt for steering centering VAS 6224

Steering gear in sectional view:

1 - Screw plug 22 Nm

2 - Install steering centering screw VAS 6224 as far as possible by hand.

3 - Steering rack

4 - Steering gear housing

- Move steering wheel slightly around center position.
- A second technician turns steering centering screw VAS 6224 in steering gear until it noticeably engages in center hole.