Adjusting steering box

Make

Volkswagen

Model

New Beetle

Section

Steering › Repairing power steering › 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. –  If there is excessive play in the steering, a knocking noise will be audible when the steering wheel is rocked back and forth (about 30° either side of centre position).

–  The second mechanic must carefully screw the adjustment screw 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.

–  Secure adjuster screw with a centre punch mark -arrow-.

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