Golf Mk3
| Assembly overview - power steering box (ZF) |
| In event of complaints, determine the cause with the help of the pressure test and leakage test, and → fault finding programme running gear No. 10. If a fault is detected, the power assisted steering box can be repaired. |
Note| t | If fluid level in reservoir is low, check steering system for leaks. |
| t | If leakage appears near pipe connections, first check lines and connections for leaks, tighten connections as necessary and wipe dry. |
| t | Power assisted steering box can be renewed if leaks occur at steering pinion sealing ring or steering rack seal in steering gear housing. |
| t | To check steering rack seals, loosen hose clip on boot and push back boot. |
| t | Renew self-locking nuts and bolts. |
| t | Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted. |
| t | Use only steering box grease -A0F 063 000 04- for greasing steering rack. |
| t | Fluid type: hydraulic fluid -G 002 000- |
| t | Fluid capacity in system: 0.7 ... 0.9 l. |
| t | Routing of suction and pressure line hoses → Chapter. |
| 1 - | Right track rod ball joint |
| q | Pressing off → Anchor. |
| q | Checking: → Booklet35. |
| Modification |
| q | Modified track rod ball joint for Golf Variant → Chapter. |
| 2 - | 50 Nm |
| 3 - | Clamp |
| 4 - | Boot |
| q | Unscrew track rod ball joint before removing |
| q | Check for wear (slits, cracks); check sealing surfaces and sealing lips for dirt/damage |
| q | Diameter of opening is greater than bellows of TRW power steering box. |
| q | Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box. |
| 5 - | Clamp |
| q | Renew - open with pincers |
| q | Tightening → Chapter. |
| q | Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box. |
| 6 - | Left track rod |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| q | Diameter of ball joint on seat for bellows ZF: 15 mm Ø TRW: 12.7 mm Ø. |
| q | Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box. |
| q | Adjusting to length → Chapter. |
| 7 - | Clamp |
| q | Renew - open with pincers |
| q | Tightening → Chapter. |
| q | Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box. |
| 8 - | Right track rod |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| q | Wheel alignment → Chapter |
| q | Diameter of ball joint on seat for bellows ZF: 15 mm Ø TRW: 12.7 mm Ø. |
| q | Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box. |
| 9 - | Left track rod ball joint |
| q | Pressing off → Anchor. |
| q | Checking: → Booklet35. |
| Modification |
| q | Modified track rod ball joint for Golf Variant → Chapter. |
| 10 - | Self-locking hexagon nut, 30 Nm |
| 11 - | Pressure equalising line |
| 12 - | Self-locking hexagon nut, 30 Nm |
| 13 - | Clamp |
| 14 - | Rubber insert |
| q | Inner diameter ZF: 50 mm TRW: 44 mm. |
| 15 - | Power steering box |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| q | Adjusting → Chapter |
| q | Checking steering torque → Fault finding programme, running gear No. 10. |
| q | Steering box with mobility aid, only permitted for vehicles up to 66 kW. |
| q | 16V and VR6 vehicles have a higher steering torque of approx. 2 Nm. |
| 16 - | 30 Nm |
| 17 - | Lower universal joint |
| 18 - | Cover washer |
| 19 - | O-ring |
| q | Renew |
| 20 - | Union nut, 30 Nm |
| 21 - | Identification plate and manufactures initials |