Passat Sedan 4Motion W8-4.0L (BDP) (2002)
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Remove steering gear securing bolt -arrow-.
Note: The bolt-arrow- is accessible only through a recess in heat shield between oxygen sensor-1- and front exhaust pipe -2-.
3. Subframe
Two mechanics are required for the next work steps
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Guide steering gear as far as possible to left over wheel bearing housing and turn 90° counterclockwise.
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Guide steering gear as far as possible to left and turn again 90° counterclockwise.
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Take out steering gear.
Installing
Centralize removed steering gear with -VAG 1907-.
Centering is also possible when steering gear is installed. But access is poor.
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To do this remove hex socket head bolt -1- on steering gear.
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Move rack until center marking on rack -arrow- aligns with threaded hole -2-.
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Screw in VAG 1907.