Adjusting steering box

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Golf Mk2

Section

Steering › Assembly overview - mechanical steering box › Adjusting steering box

Running gearAdjusting steering box

Adjusting steering box   Note Two mechanics are required to perform adjustment. Perform adjustment with engine switched off. –  Raise vehicle on lifting platform. –  Wheels in straight-ahead position. –  By turning the steering wheel to and fro (about 30° from centre axis) a knocking noise will be heard if there is excessive play in the steering.

–  In this case, have the second mechanic carefully screw in the adjusting screw -arrow- into the cover until the knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the vehicle. –  Road test the vehicle and check that the steering centres smoothly by itself back to the straight-ahead position after a turn. Correct the adjustment if necessary.

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