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Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear, Removing and Installing

Steering Gear, Removing and Installing

 Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary items 

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appropriate repair information VAG1907 centering tool

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3094 hose clamps

Removing 

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Remove plenum chamber cover.

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Remove battery.

CAUTION:  Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
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Remove driver's side storage compartment.

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Center steering wheel and remove ignition key.

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Move steering wheel slightly so that steering lock engages.

CAUTION:  If the steering wheel is turned excessively with the steering gear removed, the spiral spring for the airbag system may be fumed too
far and damaged.

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Unscrew nut -1- at steering column universal joint.

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Release by turning eccentric bolt (Torx T50) clockwise, and remove bolt.

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Swing universal joint clear.

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Pull bulkhead collar inward to remove.

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