Fabia Mk1
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Note| t | Always replace all steering components (except pos. 6) after an accident or in the event of damage to the front axle. |
| t | Do not carry out repair work on the steering gear → Item. If there are any complaints about the steering gear → Item replace it. |
| t | Welding and straightening of the steering components is not allowed. |
| t | Always use original clamping collars and circlips. |
| t | Only use steering gear grease, spare part number → Chapter |
| 1 - | Right track rod end |
| q | check → Chapter |
| q | removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | before installing, remove grease on tapered stud |
| 2 - | Counternut, 50 Nm |
| 3 - | Spring strap clamp |
| q | use assembly pliers, e.g. -VAS 5024- for removing and installing |
| 4 - | Bellows |
| q | Can only be replaced with the steering gear removed |
| q | before removing boot detach the track-rod end → Chapter |
| q | must not be twisted after setting the wheel toe |
| q | inspect for wear and damage (cuts, splits) |
| 5 - | Open warm-type clamp |
| q | replace after each removal |
| q | removing: open with cutting pliers |
| q | tensioning → Chapter |
| 6 - | Gasket |
| q | pay attention to installation instructions for installing → Chapter |
| 7 - | Clamp |
| q | replace if thread of stamp nut damaged |
| 8 - | Right track rod |
| q | Tightening torque on steering rack: 80 Nm |
| q | removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | track rod and track rod end are supplied as replacement part pre-set |
| q | lock nut for track rod/track rod end on replacement parts tightened initially only to 10 Nm. After installing replacement track rod/track rod end tighten lock nut fully to 50 Nm. |
| q | Setting the wheel toe → Chapter |
| 9 - | Rubber insert |
| Fitting position: |
| t | larger bore must point outwards |
| t | replace if damaged or worn |
| 10 - | Steering gear |
| q | do not repair |
| q | removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | adjust → Chapter |
| q | Inspecting centre position → Chapter |
| 11 - | Left track rod end |
| q | check → Chapter |
| q | removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | before installing, remove grease on tapered stud |
| 12 - | Left track rod |
| q | Tightening torque on steering rack: 80 Nm |
| q | removing and installing → Chapter |
| q | track rod and track rod end are supplied as replacement part pre-set |
| q | lock nut for track rod/track rod end on replacement parts tightened initially only to 10 Nm. After installing replacement track rod/track rod end tighten lock nut fully to 50 Nm. |
| q | Setting the wheel toe → Chapter |
