TT Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2008)
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Remove steering gear from subframe.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, with special attention to the following:
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Ball Joint, Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview ] See:
Suspension/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and Repair/Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Ball Joint, Level Control System Sensor
Assembly Overview
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Assembly Overview ] See: Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Assembly
Overview
The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the subframe holes.
Clamp with nuts must be replaced after each removal item - 16 - => [ Clamp with Nuts ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
‹› Coat seal on steering gear with lubricant, for example soft soap, before installing steering gear.
‹› After attaching steering gear to drive axle sure that seal on steering gear is positioned to mounting plate without kinks and opening to foot well is
sealed correctly. Ingress of water and/or noises may be the result.
‹› Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.
‹› Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
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Replace locking element after each removal item - 11 - => [ Locking Element ] See: Suspension/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and
Repair/Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Ball Joint, Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview
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Align nuts - arrows - according to markings made earlier and tighten.