Steering: Service and Repair

Assembly overview for vehicles with 8 cylinder engine
It is not intended that repair work be carried out on the power steering pump. If complaints are received determine cause with the help of pressure tests, leakage test and fault finding, steering gear No. 10. If a fault exists replace power steering pump.

Note:
- If reservoir fluid level is low then check steering system for leaks.
- In the case of leaks at the line connections first tighten connections and wipe dry then recheck for leaks.
- Pumps supplied as spare parts are not filled with oil. It is essential to fill the pump with hydraulic oil G 002 000 and to rotate pump by hand, otherwise the pump may be damaged or be noisy during operation.
- Type of oil: hydraulic oil G 002 000
- Oil system capacity: 0. 7 to 0. 9 liter.

1. Power assisted steering gear
^ Assembly overview, Refer to Steering Gear, Service and Repair, Power Steering gear disassembling and assembling.
2. Pressure hose
3. Return hose
4. Backplate
5. Cap with dip stick
^ Checking oil level
6. Strainer
7. Hex bolt, 9 Nm
8. Rubber mounting
9. Reservoir
10. Hose clip
^ Tighten with VAG 1275
^ Always replace
11. Return hose
^ Between reservoir and ribbed cooling line
12. Hex bolt, 10 Nm
13. Ribbed cooling line
14. Suction hose
15. Hose clip
^ Tighten with VAG 1275
^ Always replace
16. Power steering pump
^ Checking delivery pressure, Refer to Power Steering Pump, Testing and Inspection, Power Steering pump delivery pressure for vehicles with 8-cylinder engine, checking
^ Fill with oil before installing
17. Oil seal, 16 x 22
^ Always replace
18. Banjo bolt, 50 Nm
19. Hex nut, 1.3 Nm
20. Hex bolt, 2 Nm
21. Backplate
22. Spreader nut
^ Always replace