Steering Gear, Generation 3, from MY 2009

Steering Gear, Generation 3, from MY 2009

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Ball Joint Puller (3287 A)

Removing

- Disconnect battery.

- Remove foot well trim to do so, remove nuts - arrows -.





- Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the universal joint - 2 - from the steering gear.





- Remove the front wheels.

- Loosen the tie rod nut, but do not remove yet.

CAUTION!
To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

- Press tie rod end off of wheel bearing housing using (V.A.G 1383 A).





- Remove lower noise insulation.

- Remove pendulum support from transmission, to do so remove bolts - 14 -.





- Remove bracket for exhaust system from the subframe.

- Remove bolts - arrows - from heat shield.





- Remove heat shield from subframe.

- Remove the bolts - 3 - and - 6 - from the steering gear.





- Remove the stabilizer bar bolts - 11 - and - 16 -.





- Locate the subframe and brackets. Refer to => [ Subframe and Brackets, Securing ] Procedures

- Place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the subframe.





- Place a block of wood - 1 -, for example, between (V.A.G 1383 A) and the subframe.

- Loosen bracket - 4 and 5 - and lower subframe with brackets slightly. Observe electrical wires when doing this.





- Remove heat shield - 1 - above exhaust system.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Remove cable guide from subframe - arrow -.





- Unclip all other cable mounting points on steering gear.

- Disconnect all electrical connections from steering gear.

- Lower the subframe with the (V.A.G 1383 A) until the steering gear can be removed.

- Set down steering gear as depicted in the illustration.





This prevents damage to the control module - 1 -.

Install steering gear

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the bracket holes.

• Coat seal on steering gear with lubricant, for example soft soap, before installing steering gear.

• After attaching steering gear to drive axle , make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned to mounting plate without kinks and opening to foot well is sealed correctly. Ingress of water and/or noises may be the result.

• Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.

Before fastening the bolts for subframe, position steering gear on subframe and fasten bolts for steering gear and stabilizer.

- Clamp off the electrical connections to the steering gear.

- Install lower noise insulation.

• Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

- Bolt universal joint to steering gear.

- Connect battery.

- Perform the steering angle sensor (G85) basic setting with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051).

After installation, position of steering wheel must be checked with a road test.

If the steering wheel is crooked or new steering gear was installed, the toe on the front axle must be checked and adjusted if necessary.

- Align vehicle, refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Procedure Overview ] Vehicle Alignment Procedure Overview

If a new steering gear is installed, the power steering control module (J500) must be adapted using the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

- Perform power steering control module (J500) basic setting using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

Tightening Specifications





Tightening specification, pendulum support to the transmission