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 the tie rod end out of the steering knuckle. Unscrew the tie rod end nut. Remove the spring clamp "1" from the corrugated boot with clamp pliers "V.A.G 1275" and move it to the steering rod. Remove the clamp from the steering rack side and pull the bellows off the steering gear housing. Slightly move the bellows boot with the clamp off the steering gear.
Unscrew the steering rod using the open-end wrench (attachment) "1".
1. Open-end wrench, eg. "V.A.G 1923"
2. Torque wrench
Note: If there are visible signs of corrosion, damage, wear or contamination of the gear rack, the steering gear assembly must be replaced. If there is no visible film of grease on the gear rack, the steering gear assembly is also replaced. Check the corrugated covers for damage "cuts, cracks"; replace the damaged one.
Installing the steering rod
Caution! The toothed rack does not need to be lubricated. Pay attention to the different designs of the steering rod ends.
Set the wheels to the Straight position. Put the clamp, boot and spring clamp on the steering rod. Screw the steering rod into the steering tip, maintaining the dimension "a"; a = 373±1 mm.
Screw the steering rod into the rack and tighten it with open-end wrench "1".
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1. Open-end wrench, eg. "V.A.G 1923"
2. Torque wrench
Lubricate the contact area of the bellows and the steering rod with plastic grease "G 052 168 A1". Install the bellows "2" in the proper position on the steering rod "1". Install the spring clamp "1" on the bellows using pliers, e.g. "V.A.G 1275". Lubricate the contact area of the bellows and the steering gear housing with plastic grease "G 052 168 A1". Put the bellows onto the steering gear housing until it stops. Using steering gear pliers, "VAS 6199", crimp the new clamp as shown in the figure.
Note: Use only original steering rack clamps.
Installation in reverse order. After installation, check the wheel alignment angles. Perform basic installation of the steering wheel angle sensor "G85".