GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
5. Clamp
Always replace
Tigtening See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Not interchangeable with clamps for TRW steering gear
6. Tie rod, left
Removing & installing See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Adjusting to length See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Not interchangeable with tie rod for TRW steering gear
Seat dia. of boot -4- at tie rod
ZF: 15mm (0.59 in)
TRW: 12.7mm (0.50 in)
7. Clamp
Use pliers to remove
Tightening See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Not interchangeable with clamps for TRW steering gear
8. Tie rod, right
Removing & installing See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Adjusting to length See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Not interchangeable with tie rod for TRW steering gear
Seat dia. of boot -4- at tie rod
ZF: 15mm (0.59 in)
TRW: 12.7mm (0.50 in)
9. Tie rod end left
Revised Cabrio tie rod end,
10. Self-locking hex nut
Always replace
30 Nm (22 ft lb)
11. Pressure balancing line
12. Self-locking hex nut
Always replace
30 Nm (22 ft lb)
13. Clamp
14. Rubber mounting
Inside diameter
ZF: 50mm (1.97 in)
TRW: 44mm (1.73 in)
15. Steering gear
Removing & installing See: Power Steering Gear, Removing & Installing
Check turning torque
Turning torque on vehicles equipped with VR6 engine is approx. 2 Nm (18 in lb) higher
Adjusting See: Adjustments
Steering gear with extra servo assistance only available on vehicles up to 66 kW (90 hp)
16. 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
17. Lower universal joint
18. Cover disc
19. Sealing ring
Always replace
20. Union nut
30 Nm (22 ft lb)
21. Data plate and company initials