Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Instructions when working on the power assisted steering box

• ◆ Absolute cleanliness is required when working on the power assisted steering.
• ◆ Thoroughly clean connections and immediate vicinity before loosening.
• ◆ Place parts on a clean surface and cover if not re-installing immediately.
• ◆ Do not use fluffy cloth.
• ◆ Only unpack parts immediately prior to fitting.
• ◆ Only use genuine packed parts.

Removing

• ‒ → Press track rods off steering arm.

•     A -    Ball joint splitter (commercial type) e.g. Kukko No. 128/2

• ‒ → Remove universal joint nuts (arrows).
• ‒ Draw off hydraulic oil from reservoir with an oil extraction unit, e.g. V.A.G 1358 A or V.A.G 1307 A.

If an oil extraction unit is not available, unscrew vane pump supply hose and drain hydraulic oil.

• ‒ → Support engine/gearbox assembly with 10-222 A and
  10-222 A/1 (support VR 6 engine with 10-222A and 10-222A/3).
• ‒ Remove bellows from seat on steering box.
• ‒ Remove subframe bolts.
• ‒ Lower engine/gearbox assembly, this will pull the two halves of the universal joint apart.
• ‒ Disconnect hoses from steering box and seal with plastic bag and adhesive tape.
• ‒ Seal power assisted steering box threaded holes with plastic sealing plugs.
  Instead of plastic sealing plugs a plug consisting of
  Part No. 113 301 229 A and banjo bolt
  Part No. N 904 674 01
  can be used. But when using these, several 16 mm ø sealing rings must be used so that the holes in the banjo bolt are sealed.
• ‒ Remove steering box securing nuts (bolts remain in subframe).
• ‒ Remove steering box to rear.

Installing

Install in reverse order.

• ‒ Check front end alignment and position of steering wheel.

Notes:

• ◆ → When lifting the engine/gearbox assembly guide the lower half of the universal joint shaft -A- into the upper half -B- at the same time (second mechanic necessary).
• ◆ Coat bellows with lubricant e.g. soft soap before pulling onto steering box.