Rabbit Hatchback L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1983)
Steering Gear: Technical Service Bulletins
Manual Steering Gear - Centering/Tie Rod Installation
Applies To CONVERTIBLE, JETTA
RABBIT, PICKUP SCIROCCO 1978-84
Group
48
Subject
Manual Steering Gear Assembly
Part Identifier
4840
Key Points
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Centering procedure/tie rod installation for replacement rubber-mounted steering gear C
Number
85-01
May 3, 1985
Since 1978, manual steering gear assemblies are rubber-mounted. Replacement rubber-mounted manual steering gear may have stamped steel and cast
aluminum housing (same as original gear) or solid cast aluminum housing..
Steering gear, replacing (with stamped steel/cast aluminum housing)
Rack centering dimensions and tie rod installation measurements are different for each type of housing.
Note following procedures for centering each type of rack and installing tie rods.
Note
Replacement steering gears are supplied without tie rods.
FIGURE 1 - STEERING GEAR, CENTERING
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set rack in center position
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distance (a) on each side must be equal