Steering Gear

Notes:
^ Always replace self locking nuts and bolts.

1 - Self locking hex nut
^ 30 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn)
^ Always replace

3 - Pressure line, 30 Nm

4 - Return line, 30 Nm

5 - Hex bolt M10
^ 60 Nm
^ loosen and tighten go to Fig. 5

6 - Torx bolt M10
^ 60 Nm, can be reused
^ for vehicles with auxiliary heater, the left bolt behind the steering gear must be replaced with a hex bolt M10 x 58.
^ loosen and tighten go to Fig. 4, go to Fig. 5 and go to Fig. 6

9 - Right tie rod, 70 Nm
^ unbolt and bolt in Fig. 1

12 - Left tie rod, 70 Nm
^ unbolt and bolt in go to Fig. 1

13 - Hexnut, tighten to 55 Nm.

15 - Hex bolt, self locking, 65 Nm
^ Always replace

16 - Control line
^ 14 Nm






Fig. 1 unbolt and bolt in tie rod
a - VAG1332/5 open-end spanner
b - VAG1332 torque wrench

Note: Do not use locking fluid.





Fig. 2 Press off tie rod end from steering knuckle.
a- Tie rod end puller (standard), e.g. 128/2 Kukko





Fig. 3 Pressing rubber bushing in and out





Fig. 4 Loosen and tighten bolts for steering gear (Torx bolts)
A - VAG1332 torque wrench
B - Socket insert Torx T 50 (standard)




Fig. 5 Loosen and tighten bolts for steering gear (hex bolts M 10)
A - VAG1332 torque wrench
B - Socket insert (standard)





Fig. 6 Loosen Torx bolt at rear left on vehicles with auxiliary heater
Instead of the Torx bolt, a hex bolt M 10 x 58 OEM part No. N 905 886 01 or equivalent must be installed in this location.
A - ratchet (standard) 3/8")
B - Socket insert Torx T 50 (standard)

Note: Fig. shows a ratchet with Torx socket insert in 3/8"-version. If these tools are not available, water pipes may have to be pressed upward as far as required.