Contents: Installation ⬇ Tightening torques ⬇
Note: The subframe is removed together with the suspension arms.
Remove the front wheels. With the wheels in a straight line, secure the steering wheel from unexpected displacement with tape "arrow". Unscrew the nut "1" and pull the floor covering in the "direction of the arrow". Unscrew the bolt "1" and remove the universal joint "2" from the steering gear shaft. Remove the front wheels; Remove the soundproofing casing.
On vehicles with automatic headlight range control, disconnect the front left ground clearance sensor connector "G78".
Disconnect the exhaust system bracket "arrows" from the subframe.
On both sides, disconnect the struts "3" from the stabilizer "2".
Disconnect the lower support of the power unit from the gearbox. To do this, unscrew the bolts "1".
Unscrew the nuts of the ball joints "arrows". Unscrew the nuts on both steering rod ends by several turns, but do not remove them.
Note: To protect the threads, leave the nut threaded onto the top few threads of the tie rod end pin.
Using the ball joint puller "3287A", press out the ball joint/steering tip pin from the steering knuckle. Unscrew the ball joint/steering tip nut.
Disconnect connector "2" of the oil level and temperature sensor "G266" "1", if available. Disconnect the heater circulation pump connector "V488", if available.
Release the wiring harness "3" "1" and disconnect the clamp "2" from the steering rack. Pull the wires under the stabilizer.
Place the engine and transmission jack "VAG 1383A" under the subframe. Place a wooden block "1" between the jack "VAG 1383A" and the subframe. Fix the subframe and lower it no more than 10 cm.
Unscrew the "arrow" bolts and remove the heat shield "1".
Note: The design of the shield depends on the vehicle configuration.
Disconnect connectors "1" and "2".
Loosen the "arrow" holder of the wires on the steering gear. Disconnect the wiring harness "1" from the steering rack "2".
Remove the "arrow" rivet. Lower the subframe.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Before installing the steering gear, apply a lubricant, such as liquid soap, to the seal of the hole for the steering gear shaft. When installing, make sure not to damage or twist the steering gear boot.
Perform a test drive. Check the steering wheel position during the test drive.
Note: If the steering wheel is turned after a test drive in a straight-ahead direction, the wheel alignment must be adjusted.
Tightening torques
