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Instead of plastic sealing plugs a plug consisting of
Part No.113 301 229 A and banjo bolt, Part No. N
904 674 01 can be used. But when using these,
several 16 mm diameter sealing rings must be used
so that the holes in the banjo bolt are sealed. - Support engine/transmission assembly with 10-
222 A and 10-222 A/1 (support VR6 engine with
10-222A and 10-222A/3).
- Remove boot from seat on steering gear. - Remove subframe bolts. - Lower engine/transmission assembly; this will pull
the two halves of the universal joint apart.
- Disconnect hoses from steering gear and seal with plastic bag and adhesive tape.
- Seal power steering gear threaded holes with
plastic sealing plugs.
- Remove steering gear securing nuts (bolts remain
in subframe).
- Remove steering gear rearward. Page 17 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1
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Power steering gear, disassembling and
reassembling (TRW)
This repair is limited to replacing the sealing
rings and, if necessary, the toothed rod. Steering
gears that are damaged by an accident must be
replaced.
For a satisfactory and successful repair, the
greatest care, safety and proper tools are
required. The special tool set 3315 that is
pictured is also a part of this.
Note:
Clean hose connections and their surroundings
thoroughly before opening.
Thoroughly clean work place (workbench, vise)
before starting work if necessary place paper
towels on the working surface.
Place parts that have been removed on a clean
surface. If the repair will not be carried out
immediately, cover parts.
Do not use cloths with lint. All the replacement parts that are needed are
contained in the repair kit.
Only take replacement parts out of the package
right before installing. Use only parts in original
packaging.
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1 - Tie rod For removing, see tie
rod, removing and installing (TRW and ZF power steering gear)
Page 48-77 2 - Boot Installing, see tie rod, removing and installing (TRW and ZF) power
steering), Page 48-77 3 - Hose clamp Open with nipper pliers Installation position
and tightening, see tie
rod, removing and installing (TRW and ZF power steering),
Page 48-77 Always replace 4 - Circlip Always replace 5 - Lock washer
6 - Toothed rod guide Supplied in repair kit
as assembly with
sealing ring Always replace Page 26 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1
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Power steering gear, disassembling
- Tie rods, removing - see tie rod, removing and
installing (TRW and ZF power steering), Page 48-77
- Close hose connections on power steering gear
if not already done
1 - Plastic locking screw
2 - Plastic locking screw Note:
Use jaw covers and check jaw covers for
contamination; e.g. metal chips or the like - Clean outside of power steering gear - Open hose clamp and push back boot - Clamp steering gear with toothed rod in vise and
remove tie rod - Remove tie rod - Take steering gear out of vise, screw on bracket
3315/1 and tighten bracket in vise Page 32 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1
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1 - Power steering gear Removing and
installing Page 48-15 Adjusting Page 48-59 Checking steering
moment Steering gear with
reduced steering
moment only
permissible for
vehicles up to 85 kW Steering moment on
16 V and VR 6
vehicles is approx. 2
Nm higher
2 - Hose clip Always replace- use
pliers to open Tensioning Page 48-81 Page 55 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1
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3 - Boot Remove ball joint
before removing Check for wear (cuts,
cracks), ensure
sealing surfaces and
sealing lips are clean
and undamaged The end diameters are larger than the boot for TRW power steering
gears Must not be installed
on TRW power
steering gear
4 - Hose clip Always replace - use
pliers to open Tensioning Page 48-81 Must not be installed
on a TRW power
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Power steering gear, disassembling and
reassembling (ZF)
This repair is limited to replacing the sealing
rings and, if necessary, the toothed rod. Steering
gears that are damaged by an accident must be
replaced
For a satisfactory and successful repair, the
greatest care, safety and proper tools are
required.
Note:
Clean hose connections and their surroundings
thoroughly before opening
Thoroughly clean work place (workbench, vise)
before starting work if necessary place paper
towels on the working surface
Place parts that have been removed on a clean
surface.
If the repair will not be carried out immediately,
cover parts
Do not use cloths with lint All the replacement parts that are needed are
contained in the repair kit
Only take replacement parts out of the package
right before installing. Use only parts in original
packaging
Always install all of the parts in the repair kit Page 60 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1
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Power steering gear, disassembling Note:
Use jaw covers, check jaw covers for contamination;
e.g. metal chips or the like - Tie rods, removing - see tie rod, removing and
installing (TRW and ZF power steering), Page 48-34 - Close hose connections on power steering gear if
not already done
1 - Plastic locking screw 2 - Plastic locking screw - Clean outside of power steering gear - Open hose clamp and push back boot - Clamp steering gear with toothed rod in vise and
remove tie rod - Remove tie rod - Take steering gear out of vise, screw on bracket
3315/1 and tighten bracket in vise
- Remove cover Page 61 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1