New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
Steering Gear: Removal and Replacement
Power Steering Gear Assembly Overview
Power Steering Gear Assembly Overview
The power steering gear is not serviceable. If a customer has reported a problem, determine cause via pressure test and leak test. If there is a
malfunction, replace power steering gear.
‹› Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts. Welding or straighten work on any steering components is not permitted.
‹› To grease the rack, only use steering gear grease ( AOF 063 000 04).
‹› Oil type: Hydraulic fluid (G 002 000)
‹› Oil capacity in system: 0.7 to 0.9 L
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Tie rod end
‹› Checking: => [ Securing Boots and Checking Tie Rod End Play ] See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Securing Boots and Checking Tie Rod End Play.
Modification: Modified tie rod ends => [ Tie Rod Ends, Modified Version ] See: Tie Rod/Specifications/Tie Rod Ends, Modified Version.
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Hex nut
‹› M14 x 1.5
‹› Tightening specification => [ Steering Gear ] See: Specifications.