Scirocco L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC (1986)
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mount steering gear in vise with soft jaw covers to protect rack teeth
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remove tie rod
Installing
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coat tie rod threads with D6 locking compound
Note
Threads on rack and in tie rod must be clean before installing tie rod
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install tie rod on rack (be sure boot is on tie rod)
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tighten tie rod to 70 N-m (52 ft.lbs.)
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check/adjust left tie rod length a = 362 mm (14-1/4 in.)
Note
Adjust toe on right tie rod only
Any time left tie rod length is disturbed by removal/ replacement of tie rod/tie rod end, length must be checked/adjusted to dimension a = 362 mm
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install steering boots without twisting them
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adjust toe using right tie rod only
Steering gear, adjusting
Work sequence
Note
Steering gear must be removed from vehicle to be adjusted