Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AAZ) (1996)
1. Power Steering Gear
Removing and installing. See:
Adjusting. See: Adjustments
Checking steering moment
Steering gear with reduced moment only permissible for vehicles up to 85 Kw (115 hp)
Steering moment on VR6 vehicles is approx 2 Nm (18 in lb) higher
2. Hose Clip
Always replace. Use pliers to open
Tensioning, refer to Servicing. See: Adjustments
3. Boot
Remove ball joint before removing
Check for wear (cuts cracks), ensure sealing surfaces and sealing lips are clean and undamaged
The end diameters are larger than the boot for TRW power steering gears
Must not be installed on TRW power steering gear
4. Hose Clip
Always replace. Use pliers to open
Tensioning, refer to Servicing. See: Adjustments
Must not be installed on a TRW power steering gear
5. Right-Hand Tie Rod
Removing and installing.
Vehicle alignment. See: Alignment/Service and Repair
Tie rod boot seat diameter
ZF: 15 mm
TRW: 12.7 mm
Must not be installed on a TRW power steering gear
6. Left-Hand Tie Rod
Removing and installing.
Tie rod boot seat diameter
ZF: 15 mm
TRW: 12.7 mm
Must not be installed on a TRW power steering gear
Adjusting length.
7. Lock Nut
50 Nm (37 ft lbs)