Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk3 > Running gear | Steering | Assembly overview - steering column, column tube, steering wheel and airbag steering wheel | Modified toothing on steering box steering pinion and steering column drive shaft

Modified toothing on steering box steering pinion and steering column drive shaft

1 -	Steering pinion

-	Previously: 36 teeth

-	New: 22 teeth

2 -	Lower joint yoke

-	Previously: 36 teeth

-	New: 22 teeth

3 -	Power steering box

Modified toothing introduced as of chassis No. 1HN 002 450

Note

t	Steering boxes with 36 teeth on steering pinion are no longer available as spare parts. If a steering box with 22 teeth is installed, a new universal joint (22 teeth) must also be used.

t	Mixed installation, e.g. old steering box (36 teeth) in a new universal joint (22 teeth), is not permissible.

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