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Assembly overview - power assisted steering box (RHD) > < Removing and installing power assisted steering box from model year 2001
Assembly overview - power assisted steering box
   
Assembly overview - power assisted steering box
It is not intended that repair work be carried out on the power assisted steering box. If complaints are received, determine cause with the help of pressure test.
  Note
t  Renew self locking nuts and bolts.
t  Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted.
t  To lubricate steering rack, use only steering box grease -AOF 063 000 04-.
t  Hydraulic fluid -G 002 000-
t  Quantity of oil in system approx. 1 ltr.
t  Do not reuse drained hydraulic fluid.
1 - Return line
q   12 Nm
The material for the return line was changed from steel to aluminium.
2 - Seal
q   Renew.
3 - Threaded port
q   Return line.
4 - Pressure line
q   30 Nm
5 - Heat shield
6 - Hexagon nut
q   8 Nm
7 - Rubber insert
8 - Clamp with nuts
q   Renew if threads are damaged.
9 - Hexagon bolts
q   60 Nm
q   Always renew after removing
q   Qty. 4, used to attach steering box to subframe.
10 - Hydraulic line
q   7 Nm
q   When installing ensure that the seals are not damaged.
q   Install stress free.
q   Do not damage surface; rectify paint damage if necessary.
11 - Right-hand track rod ball joint
q   Marked with “R”-arrow-.
q   Check that dust caps are seated correctly and not damaged.
12 - Left track rod
q   80 Nm
q   Unbolting and bolting on → Fig..
q   Removing and installing when steering box is installed → Chapter.
q   Check length and set → Chapter.
q   Adjusting toe → Chapter
13 - Clamp-type clip
q   Tension with -V.A.G 1275-.
14 - Bellows
q   Check for damage.
q   Can be replaced with steering box installed.
Removing:
q   Mark position of track rod ball joint on thread.
q   Loosen lock nut.
q   Unscrew track rod ball joint.
q   Perform test drive after installation.
q   Check position of steering wheel and adjust toe if necessary.
q   Must not be twisted after adjusting toe.
15 - Clamp-type clip
q   Tension with -V.A.G 1275-.
16 - Hexagon nut
q   55 Nm
17 - Left-hand track rod ball joint
q   Marked with “L”-arrow-.
q   Check that dust caps are seated correctly and not damaged.
18 - Self-locking nut
q   30 Nm and turn 90° further.
19 - Right track rod
q   80 Nm
q   Unbolting and bolting on → Fig..
q   Removing and installing when steering box is installed → Chapter.
q   Check length and set → Chapter.
q   Adjusting toe → Chapter
20 - Self-locking nut
q   Renew.
21 - Power steering box
q   Removing and installing to model year 2000 → Chapter.
q   Removing and installing from model year 2001 → Chapter.
22 - Seal

   
Unscrewing and screwing on track rod
a - -V.A.G 1332/8-
b - Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
  Note
Do not use locking fluid.
  N48-0168

Assembly overview - power assisted steering box (RHD) > < Removing and installing power assisted steering box from model year 2001