volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

ABOUT US
Installing > < Removing and installing track rod (TRW and ZF power steering box)

Golf Mk3

Removing
Removing
The track rods can only be removed/installed with the steering box removed.
   
–  Seal line connections on power assisted steering box if not already done.
1 - Plastic sealing plug
2 - Plastic sealing plug
–  Clean outside of power assisted steering box in vicinity of boot.
–  Open clamps and push boot back.
Use protective jaws, check protective jaws for impurities e.g. metal filings or similar and thoroughly remove.
  V48-0617
–  Clamp steering box with rack in a vice and unscrew track rod.
If the steering rack has flattened sides, counter hold with open-ended spanner. Steering rack should not then be tensioned.
  V48-0375

Installing > < Removing and installing track rod (TRW and ZF power steering box)