Overhaul

Hydraulic Power Steering Gear, Servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 50-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Hose Clip Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

• Locking Pliers (VAS 6199)

• Steering gear grease

• 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

• There are different versions, with long or short thread on the joint pin; allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

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, refer to the Parts Catalog

• 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 Parts Catalog

4 Boot

• Check for damage

• Do not twist after adjusting the toe

• Can be replaced with steering gear installed

• Replace, 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 Power Steering Gear

• Grease joint with steering gear grease.

• There are different versions, refer to the Parts Catalog.

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 (VAS 5051) :

• Speed signal

• The vehicle electrical system control module (J519) voltage

• Solenoid Valve status

• Measured current for Solenoid Valve control

- Connect vehicle diagnostic tester and then 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 bolt tightening sequence.

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