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Removal:
Removal:
  Note
If boot is defective, moisture and dirt will enter steering box. There must be a perceptible layer of lubricant on the cogged area of the steering rack. If there is no layer of lubrication, replace the steering box. The steering box must also be replaced if the steering rack is damaged or worn.
–  Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
–  Remove wheel.
–  Clean the power steering casing outside around the dust guards.
No dirt must be allowed to enter the steering box through a defective rubber boot during this operation.
   
–  Mark the position of the nuts -3- on the tie rod.
–  Loosen the nut -3- immobilising the ball joint -2-.
–  Loosen the spring-type clip -1- of the dustguard with pliers - V.A.G 1275- and move towards the tie rod.
–  Remove the clamp and take out the steering housing dustguard.
–  Twist the tie rod from the axle joint.
–  Remove the dustguard and the spring-type clip from the tie rod.
  Note
t  Renew complete steering box if there are signs of corrosion, damage, wear or dirt on the steering rack.
t  The complete steering box must also be renewed if there is no visible lubricating film on the steering rack.
  N44-10005

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