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Polo Mk4

Steering linkage bar - remove and install
   
Steering linkage bar - remove and install
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Support for VW 643 or VW 643/1 -VW 313-
t  Torque wrench - 40 to 200 Nm ( enc. 1/2") -VAG 1332-
t  Spanner insert 32 -VAG 1332/6-
t  Clamp pliers or VW 004V -VAG 1275-
t  Support for transmission -T10108-

Removal:
  Note
The steering yokes can only be removed and installed with the steering box removed.
–  Remove the power steering box → Chapter.
–  Close the steering box pipes if this has not been done yet.
–  Externally clean the steering box at the folding bellows region.
To disassemble the right steering bar, open the left bellows tightening clamp and push the bellows backward, as it is necessary to press against the left gear rack to release the right steering bar.
–  Open the tightening clamp and push the bellows backward.
   
–  Fasten the steering box to the Support for transmission -T10108- and unscrew the steering bar -1- from the rack -2-.
Installation:
Installation is performed in reverse sequence to the removal.
To fasten the steering box, use the hole „5“ and the proper gearbox support hole, located on the front.
  R48-10087
Tightening torque: 
Steering bar to steering box80 Nm

   

Folding bellows - assembly > < Power steering box - disassemble and assemble