Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear, Assembly & Disassembly
Power Assisted Steering Box (TRW)
Power steering gear, disassembling and reassembling (TRW)
This repair is limited to replacing the sealing rings and, if necessary, the toothed rod. Steering gears that are damaged by an accident must be replaced.
For a satisfactory and successful repair, the greatest care, safety and proper tools are required. The special tool set 3315 that is pictured is also a part
of this.
NOTE:
Clean hose connections and thoroughly before opening their surroundings
Thoroughly clean work place (workbench, vise) before starting work if necessary place paper towels on the working surface
Place parts that have been removed on a clean surface. If the repair will not be carried out immediately, cover parts
Do not use cloths with lint
All the replacement parts that are needed are contained in the repair kit
Only take replacement parts out of the package right before installing. Use only parts in original packaging
Always install all of the parts in the repair kit
Tie rods, removed. See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair
Close hose connections on power steering gear if not already done
1
Plastic locking screw
2
Plastic locking screw
Clean outside of power steering gear
Open hose clamp and push back boot
Clamp steering gear with toothed rod in vise and remove tie rod
NOTE: Use jaw covers and check jaw covers for contamination; e.g. metal chips or the like
Remove tie rod
Take steering gear out of vise, screw on bracket tool No. 3315/1, or equivalent, and tighten bracket in vise