Universal Joint Shaft/Steering Gear Pinion - Modified

Group: 48
Number: 92-02
Date: December 31, 1992

Subject:
Modifications to Universal Joint Shaft, Steering Gear Pinion

Models:
Passat w/16V engine From VIN: 31 N 120 001

From VIN: 31 N 120 001 the number of teeth on the lower universal joint shaft and the steering gear pinion have been changed.





This change allows the universal joint shaft to slide easily onto the steering gear pinion.

1 - Steering gear pinion
Previously: 36 teeth
New: 22 teeth

2 - Lower universal joint shaft
Previously: 36 teeth
New: 22 teeth

3 - Power steering gear

CAUTION
Old and new universal joint shafts and steering gear pinions are not interchangeable. Always replace as a matched pair.