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Revised track rod ball joints > < Assembly overview - power steering box (ZF)

Passat (B3)

Adjusting power steering box (ZF)
Adjusting power steering box (ZF)
  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 turned backwards and forwards (about 30° either side of centre position.
   
–  In this case, have the second mechanic carefully screw in the adjusting screw -arrow- 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. Correct the adjustment if necessary.
  V48-0694

Revised track rod ball joints > < Assembly overview - power steering box (ZF)