944 S L4-2479cc 2.5L DOHC (1987)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Manual Steering Gear Replace
Fig. 5 Centering Steering Gear
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove wheels and press off tie rods with tool VW 266 H or an equivalent.
3.
Remove steering gear universal joint bolt.
4.
Remove steering rack retaining bolts.
5.
Remove rack.
6.
Center steering gear with tool 9116, Fig. 5.
NOTE: There are two types of steering tie rods. The new design is machined for a distance of .511 inch (13 mm) on the joint for the rubber stop
ring. The old design was machined for a .236 inch (6 mm) distance. Only the new version is available for replacement.
Fig. 6 Tie Rod Ends Installation
7.
Screw tie rods on evenly. Measure from the ridge on the rubber stop ring to steering housing, Fig. 6. Distance ``a'' should equal 2.55 inches ±
.0196 inch (65 mm ± 5 mm).
8.
Torque tie rod locknuts to 31-41 ft.lbs. (43-57 N-m).
9.
Torque rack to crossmember bolts to 14-17 ft.lbs. (20-24 N-m).
10.
Torque tie rod to steering knuckle bolts to 22-36 ft.lbs. (30-50 N-m).
Fig. 7 Steering Rack Adjustment
11.
To adjust rack proceed as follows:
a. Tighten adjusting screw until it just touches the thrust washer, Fig. 7.
b. Hold adjusting screw with a suitable wrench, and rotate locknut with a second wrench.