Octavia Mk1
Note| t | Always replace the steering components -Pos. 1- up to -Pos. 9- after an accident or in the event of damage to the front axle. |
| t | No provision is made for repairing on the power-steering gear. The cause of any problems which may arise is determined by the pressure test and tightness test. If there is a fault, replace the power-steering gear. |
| t | Welding and straightening of the steering components is not allowed. |
| t | Replace the self-locking nuts and screws. |
| t | Only use original warm-type clamps. |
| t | Only use steering gear grease -AOF 063 000 04- in order to grease the gear rack (filling capacity 23 ... 27 g). |
| 1 - | Right track rod end |
| t | press off the steering arm → Chapter |
| t | check → Anchor |
| t | removing and installing → Anchor |
| t | Check fitting position |
| t | changed as of vehicle identification number TMBZZZ1U12W2074066 → Chapter |
| 2 - | Counternut, 50 Nm |
| 3 - | Open warm-type clamp |
| t | replace |
| t | removing - open with cutting pliers |
| t | tensioning → Anchor |
| 4 - | Bellows |
| t | It is only possible to change the bellows on a removed power steering gear |
| t | before removing boot detach the track-rod end → Anchor |
| t | inspect for wear (cuts, splits), inspect sealing surfaces and sealing lips for cleanliness or damage |
| 5 - | Open warm-type clamp |
| t | replace |
| t | removing - open with cutting pliers |
| t | tensioning → Anchor |
| 6 - | Track rod |
| t | Tightening torque on steering rack: 75 Nm |
| t | left and right track rod adjustable |
| t | removing and installing → Anchor |
| t | changed as of vehicle identification number TMBZZZ1U12W2074066 → Chapter |
| 7 - | Power-steering gear |
| t | no provision made for repairs |
| t | removing and installing → Chapter |
| t | adjust → Chapter |
| t | Inspecting centre position → Anchor |
| 8 - | Clamp with rubber insert |
| 9 - | Left track rod end |
| t | press off the steering arm → Chapter |
| t | check → Anchor |
| t | removing and installing → Anchor |
| t | Check fitting position |
| t | changed as of vehicle identification number TMBZZZ1U12W2074066 → Chapter |
