SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Running gear | Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive | Steering | Repairing power assisted steering | Removing and installing track rod when steering box is installed

Removing and installing track rod when steering box is installed

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Pliers -V.A.G 1275-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t	Open jaw insert, 36 mm -V.A.G 1332/8-

t	-1-Two arm puller -Kukko 20/10-

Removing

–	Press track rod end off steering arm.

1 -	Hook (commercial type) e.g. -Kukko1/90-

2 -	Puller (commercial type) e.g. -Kukko 20/10-

–	Clean outside of power assisted steering box in vicinity of bellows.

–	Open hose clips and push bellows back.

–	Unscrew track rod.

a -	-V.A.G 1332/8-

b -	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Installing

Install in reverse order.

Specified torques

Bolt

Specified torque

Track rod to steering arm

t	Use new bolt

30 Nm + 90° further

Track rod to steering box

t	Use new bolt

55 Nm

–	Check bellows for wear (cuts, cracks) and ensure that sealing surfaces are clean.

–	Install bellows. First turn the track rod so that the track rod ball joint shank is in the installation position.

Note

Only use genuine clamp-type clips.

–	Tension hose clip with pliers -V.A.G 1275-.

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