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V6 TDI Engine






Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Pipes and Reservoir Overview

Vane pump is not designed to be serviced. If there are customer complaints, the cause must be determined using a pressure and leak test. If there is a malfunction, replace the vane pump.

If the power steering fluid is low in the reservoir, check the steering system for leaks.

If there are leaks in the area of the line connections, the lines/connections must first be inspected for leaks, tightened as necessary and wiped dry.

Pump is delivered without oil. Therefore, hydraulic oil must be filled before installation and turned by hand. Otherwise, noises when driving or damage to pump may occur.






1 Power Steering Gear

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

2 Wiring Bracket

3 Clamp

4 Bolt

9 Nm

5 Intake Hose

Note location on reservoir, refer to => [ Location of Hoses on Reservoir and Reservoir Bracket to Body ] Lines and Hoses Overview

Installed position on the power steering pump on a V6 TDI engine, generation I without SCR, refer to => [ Installation Position of Intake Hose and Pressure Line at Vane Pump ] Service and Repair

Installed position on the power steering pump on a V6 TDI engine, generation I with SCR and on a V6 TDI engine, generation II - item 12 - => [ (Item 12) Marking ] Service and Repair

Secure to body, refer to => [ Lines and Hoses Overview ] Lines and Hoses Overview

6 Spring Clamp

Remove and install with spring type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A)

7 Power Steering Pump

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

Fill with hydraulic oil before installation

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump ] Service and Repair.

Check the delivery pressure, V6 TDI, generation I without SCR, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump Delivery Pressure, V6 TDI, Generation I without SCR, Checking ] Power Steering Pump Delivery Pressure, V6 TDI, Generation I Without SCR, Checking

8 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump ] Service and Repair

9 Seal

Always replace.

10 Banjo Bolt

35 Nm

11 Bracket

12 Bolt

M6: 9 Nm

M8: 22 Nm

13 Power Steering Pump

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

Fill with hydraulic oil before installation

Check the delivery pressure on a V6 TDI engine, generation I with SCR and on a V6 TDI engine, generation II, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump Delivery Pressure, V6 TDI, Generation I with SCR and V6 TDI, Generation II, Checking ] Power Steering Pump Delivery Pressure, V6 TDI, Generation I With SCR and V6 TDI, Generation II, Checking

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump ] Service and Repair.

14 Bolt

9 Nm

15 Pressurized Line

Installed on a V6 TDI engine, generation I with SCR and on a V6 TDI engine, generation II

Insert completely when installing

16 O-ring

Always replace.

17 Pressurized Line

Installed V6 TDI, generation I without SCR

Tighten the union nut to 32 Nm.

Note power steering pump location, refer to => [ Installation Position of Intake Hose and Pressure Line at Vane Pump ] Service and Repair

Secure to body => [ Lines and Hoses Overview ] Lines and Hoses Overview

18 Bracket

19 Wiring Bracket

20 Bolt

9 Nm

21 Bolt

8 Nm

22 Bracket

23 Return Line

From the hydraulic oil cooler to the reservoir

24 Cap with Dip Stick

Check hydraulic fluid level, refer to => [ Power Steering, Checking Hydraulic Oil Level ] Power Steering, Checking Hydraulic Oil Level.

25 Reservoir

26 Bracket

For reservoir

27 Pressurized Line

Tighten the union nut to 32 Nm.

Secure to body, refer to => [ Lines and Hoses Overview ] Lines and Hoses Overview

28 Bolt

9 Nm

29 Return Line

Tighten the union nut to 32 Nm.

Note location on hydraulic oil cooler, refer to => [ Lines and Hoses Overview ] Lines and Hoses Overview

Secure, refer to => [ Lines and Hoses Overview ] Lines and Hoses Overview

30 Clip

31 Clamp

Always replace.

Close using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

32 Bolt

9 Nm

33 Bracket

With washer and rivet

For hydraulic oil cooler on condenser

Clip lines from hydraulic oil cooler in bracket

34 Bracket

With washer and rivet

For hydraulic oil cooler on condenser

Insert hydraulic oil cooler in bracket

35 Hydraulic Oil Cooler

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Hydraulic Fluid Cooler ] Service and Repair.

36 Wiring Bracket

37 O-ring

Always replace.