Overhaul

Hydraulic Power Steering Gear

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Hose clamp 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

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

• Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.

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

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, refer to => [ Clamping Sleeves, Installing ] Tie Rod.

6 Tie Rod

• 90 Nm

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

• Grease joint with steering gear grease.

7 Power 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 ] Servotronic Solenoid Valve.

• The following values can be requested using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051 A) :

• Speed signal.

• The vehicle electrical system control module (J519) voltage.

• Solenoid valve status.

• Measured current for solenoid valve control.

- Connect (VAS 5051 A) and select Fault Finding 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













Edition 12.7.11 F