Jetta Sedan L5-2.5L (BGP) (2005)
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Remove thrust piece on steering pinion side.
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Turn steering gear with screw plug upward.
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Tie rods must be assembled.
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Unscrew screw plug - arrow - and clean thread.
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Unscrew hex nut - arrow - from steering pinion.
Steering rack moves up to stop when this is done.
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Turn steering gear with steering pinion upward.
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Remove sensor wire.
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Sensor wire must be replaced. It is supplied in replacement part set.
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Mark position of steering pinion on steering gear housing.
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Now pull steering pinion with steering torque sensor out of steering gear housing. Secure spiral spring against twisting using e.g. adhesive tape.
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If corrosion, damage, wear-out or first signs of soiling on steering rack can be seen, complete steering gear must be replaced.
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If no grease film is visible on steering rack, steering gear must also be replaced completely.
Installing