Running gearRemoving and installing power-steering gear TRW
| Removing and installing power-steering gear TRW |
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
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| Engine/gearbox jack with adapter, e.g. -V.A.G 1383 A- with -V.A.G 1359/2- |
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| Wooden insert 490 x 270 x 50 mm for adapter -V.A.G 1359/2- |
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| Vehicle diagnosis, measurement and information system -VAS- |
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| Ball joint extractor -3287A- |
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| Jumper cable (commercially available) |
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| Extraction bottle (commercially available) |
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| Catch pan (commercially available) |
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| Plastic screw plugs for line connections on the power-assisted steering gear (commercially available) |
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| Apart from replacing the bellows, track rod ends and track rods no other repairs may be carried out on the power-steering gear. |
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| Absolute cleanliness is required when working on the power steering. |
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| Thoroughly clean the connection points and their surroundings before releasing. |
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| Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover if the repair cannot be carried out immediately. |
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| Do not use fluffy cloths. |
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| Remove spare parts from their wrapping immediately before fitting. |
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| Use only genuine wrapped parts. |
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| Do not use drained hydraulic oil again. |
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| Replace gaskets on hydraulic lines after each removal. |
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| Disposing of the old power-steering gear → Chapter. |
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01 Steering & suspension
