Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing steering gear Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Hose clamps -MP7-602 (3094)- t  Screw for steering middle centering -V.A.G 1907- Removing:   Caution Bring the steering wheel in its central position (with the wheels straight ahead) and make sure that it does not turn during repairs as this could damage the restoring ring with slip ring of the airbag unit.   WARNING Disconnect earth strap from the battery with the ignition off before commencing work on the electrical system. Observe the instructions before reconnecting the battery → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27 –  Remove battery → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27.

–  Remove battery console -arrows-. –  Removing bottom part of the dash panel → Body work; Rep. Gr.70 –  Turn the steering wheel into its middle position –  Take out the ignition key (steering wheel in centre position). –  Move the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock clicks into place. –  Secure the lower part and the upper part of the steering column against separation → Chapter

–  Remove nut -1- on the universal joint. –  Slacken the screw (Torx T50) by turning clockwise and then release screw. –  Remove the universal joint from the steering gear. –  Pull the collar out of the bulkhead. –  Remove the sound dampening system → Body Work; Rep. Gr.50. –  Remove wheels at the front.

–  Release the screws -1- und -2- and remove the track rod end downwards.

–  Remove nut -1-. –  Remove clips -2-. –  Remove the ABS line from the clips for the cover. –  Remove the cover from the track rod.   Note The illustration is without frequency link and bracket for purposes of clear presentation.

–  Unscrew nut -2- and screws -3-. –  Remove cover plate -1-. –  Remove the reservoir cover for the power-assisted steering.

–  Disconnect the suction line and the return flow line from hose clamps -MP7-602 (3094)-. –  Place the oil catching pan under the vehicle.

–  Unscrew the hollow screw for the pressure line -1- from the steering gear. –  Unscrew the hollow screw for the return-flow line -2- from the steering gear.

–  Unscrew screw -arrow- of the holder for pressure line and return-flow line at steering gear from below.

–  Disconnect the plug connector -arrow- for vehicles equipped with an air-conditioning system. –  Release the screw -1- for securing the steering gear

–  Release the screw -arrow- for securing the steering gear in the plenum chamber. The screw is located to the right of the brake servo unit. For the next working steps a second mechanic is required. –  Move the steering gear to the right over the wheel bearing housing as far as possible and turn it clockwise through 90 degrees. –  Again move the steering gear to the right and once again turn it clockwise through 90 degrees. –  Remove the steering gear.

Installing: Center the removed steering gear using -V.A.G 1907-. Centering can also be undertaken on an installed steering gear (difficult access). –  Unscrew bolt -1- at steering gear. –  Push the track rod until the centering device of the track rod -arrow- is flush with the threaded bore -2-. –  Screw in -V.A.G 1907-. –  Put steering gear into the body.   Note Ensure that thread and contact surfaces of the screws are free of oil and grease.

–  Insert the securing screws of the steering gear -1- and -2-, but do not tighten them. –  Insert the securing screws -3- from the bottom and tighten. –  Tighten screws -1- and -2-.

–  Insert the screw -arrow- for hoses on the steering gear left from below.   Note t  Pay attention to the free movement and the fitting position of the hydraulic hoses during installation. t  Replace gasket rings of hollow screws.

–  Screw on the return-flow hose and tighten the hollow screw -2-. –  Screw on the pressure hose and tighten the hollow screw -1-. –  Insert the screw for hoses on the steering gear left from below. –  Insert the collar into the bulkhead. Make sure the collar is not damaged when inserting it. –  Turn the steering wheel to the middle position, if this has not been done until now. –  Place the universal joint on the input shaft. –  Insert the tensioning screw (Torx T50) and pre-tension in anticlockwise direction. –  Tighten the nut of the tensioning screw (Torx T50).

–  Unscrew the tool -V.A.G 1907- from the steering gear. 1 -  Allen screw 2 -  The threaded hole in the steering gear. –  Close off the steering gear with the Allan screw -1-. –  Remove the assembly securing device from the steering column → Chapter –  Installing bottom part of dash panel → Body Work; Rep. Gr.70 –  Installing cover and track rods → Chapter –  Install the sound dampening system → Body work; Rep. Gr.50. –  Remove hose clamps -MP7-602 (3094)- after installation of the steering gear is complete. –  Install and tighten the wheels. –  Turn the ignition key to the position “Ignition OFF”. –  Install battery → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27 –  Checking hydraulic oil level → Chapter –  Checking the steering system for tightness → Chapter –  Bleeding air from the steering gear → Chapter After installing the steering gear check the position of the steering wheel while performing a test drive. The tracking of the front axle must be checked if the steering wheel is skewed and adjusted if necessary. –  Align the vehicle → Chapter

Tightening torques:

Steering gear to plenum chamber t  Use new screws!	40 Nm + 90°
Hollow screw for the return flow line to steering gear	50 Nm
Hollow screw for the pressure line to steering gear	40 Nm
Universal joint of the steering column to power-steering gear t  Use new nut!	40 Nm
Allan screw on the steering gear	13 Nm
Wheel bolts	120 Nm