Replacing the steering gear boots (Skoda Kodiaq NS7)

Removal

1. Set the steering wheels to the straight-ahead position.

2. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the front wheel.

3. Thoroughly clean the surface of the steering gear housing around the anthers.

4. Mark the location of the lock nut (3) on the steering rod.

5. Release the locking nut {3) while holding the tie rod tip (2).

6. Unlock the mounting clamp (1) using the special tool (VAG 1275). Move the spring clamp onto the steering rod.

7. Loosen the clamp securing the boot to the steering gear housing.

8. Unscrew the steering rod from the end.

9. Remove the boot from the housing and from the steering rod.

9. Remove the boot from the housing and from the…

Note:

If, upon inspection of the steering rack, rust, any damage or traces of dirt are found, the steering rack must be replaced as an assembly.

If there is no lubricant on the steering rack, the steering gear must be replaced as an assembly.

Installation

1. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.

2. Place the larger mounting clamp, boot and small spring clamp on the steering rod.

3. Screw the steering rod into the tip up to the mark made earlier during disassembly.

4. Tighten the lock nut (3) to the required tightening torque, while holding the tip from turning.

5. Apply a thin layer of special lubricant (G 052168 A1) to the place where the boot contacts the steering rod

6. Move and install the boot (2) onto the steering rod (1) as shown in the figure below.

7. Using a special tool (VAG 1275), secure the small spring clamp securing the boot to the steering rod.

8. Apply a thin layer of special lubricant (G 052 168 A1) on the contact surface of the boot with the steering gear housing.

9. Install the boot onto the steering gear housing until it stops.

10. Secure the boot clamp to the steering gear housing using the special tool (VAS 6199), as shown in the figure below.