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| Mark position of nut -3- on steering rack. |
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| Loosen nut -3- while counterholding on head of track rod -2-. |
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| Loosen spring-type clip -1- from boot using hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275- and push onto track rod. |
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| Remove clamp and pull boot from steering box housing. |
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| Now turn track rod out of track rod ball joint. |
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| Pull boot with spring-type clip off track rod. |
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| If the steering rack shows signs of corrosion, damage, wear or soiling, renew the complete steering box. |
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| Likewise, if there is no film of grease on the steering rack, the steering box must be renewed. |
Caution Do not grease steering rack. |
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| Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. |
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| Thread new clamps and rubber boot onto track rod. |
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| Screw in track rod to mark made during removal. |
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