Rabbit L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2008)
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Tighten new clamp using locking pliers VAS 6199 to the extent depicted in the illustration.
Further installation is in reverse sequence to removal.
After installation the vehicle must be measured.
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Perform vehicle alignment.
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Perform adaptation for Steering Angle Sensor G85.
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Then perform steering system adaptation.
Tightening Specifications
Steering Gear, Generation I and II, Differentiating
Steering Gear, Generation I and II, Differentiating (Rabbit)
As of start of production Rabbit from 2004, steering gear (Generation I) is installed. This was replaced in model year 2004 with steering gear
(Generation II).
Vehicles equipped with Generation I steering gear can be converted to Generation II.
You can identify the steering gear when it is installed by the number of bolts on the steering pinion bracket cover.
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Raise vehicle.
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Turn steering wheel to stop on both sides in succession while noting the number of bolts -1-.
Steering gear (Generation I) has 4 bracket cover bolts, (Generation II) has 2 bolts.