SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > 4-speed automatic gearbox 099, four-wheel drive | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Removing and installing propshaft | Measuring and adjusting distance between propshaft and steering box

Measuring and adjusting distance between propshaft and steering box

After every repair on the vehicle that has an influence on the position of the propshaft, adjust distance -a- between propshaft and steering box.

Dimension -a- 22 mm

1 -

Propshaft

2 -	Steering box

Arrow points forwards in driving direction.

–	To measure distance -a-, unscrew heat shield above steering box and place it to one side.

–	To adjust, undo the gearbox mounting (engine/gearbox at top on body) and press engine/gearbox forwards or backwards until the distance is 22 mm.

–	Check the gearbox mounting if a minimum distance of 17 mm is not achieved.

Torque settings of gearbox mounting → Rep. Gr.10

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