Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Disassembling and Assembling
Power steering gear, disassembling and assembling
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This overview is provisionally for all vehicles.
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No provision is made for servicing the power steering gear.
Note:
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Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
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Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted.
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Only use steering gear grease A OF 063 000 04 to grease the rack
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Hydraulic fluid: G 002 000
1. Tie rod end
2. Hex nut, 40 Nm
3. Clamp
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Tension with V.A.G 1275
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Always replace
4. Boot
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Check for damage
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Can be replaced with steering gear installed
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Must not be twisted when adjusting rod
5. Clamp
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Tension with V.A.G 1275
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Always replace
6. O-ring
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Always replace
7. Inner tie rod joint, 100 Nm
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Grease joint with steering gear grease AOF 063 000 04 .
8. Steering damper bracket
9. O-ring
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Always replace
10. Dished washer
11. Clamp
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Tension with V.A.G 1275
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Always replace
12. Boot
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Check for damage
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Can be replaced with steering gear installed
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Must not be twisted when adjusting rod
13. Power steering gear
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Grease joint with steering gear grease AOF 063 000 04 .
The steering gear is supplied as a spare part complete with inner tie rod joint and boot
14. Hex nut, 10 Nm
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To loosen and tighten, counter hold on steering damper piston rod hex
15. Bushing
16. Rubber bushing
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Two part