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Adjusting power steering box (ZF) > < Adjusting power steering box (TRW)

Passat (B3)

Assembly overview - power steering box (ZF)
Assembly overview - power steering box (ZF)
It is not intended that repair work be carried out on the power steering box. If problems are reported, perform a pressure test and a leakage test and refer to fault finding programmes to determine the cause. If a fault is detected, renew the power steering box.
   
  Note
t  Renew self-locking nuts and bolts.
t  Welding and straightening work on steering components is not permitted.
t  Use only steering box grease -A0F 063 000 04- for greasing steering rack.
t  Fluid type: hydraulic fluid -G 002 000-.
t  Fluid capacity in system: 0.7 ... 0.9 l.
t  Routing of suction and pressure line hoses → Chapter.
1 - Power steering box
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Adjusting → Chapter.
q   Checking steering torque → Fault finding Running gear No. 16.
q   Disposal of steering box → Special Information Running gear No. 2.
q   Steering box with reduced steering torque, only for vehicles up to 85 kW.
q   16V and VR6 vehicles have a higher steering torque of approx. 2 Nm.
2 - Clamp
q   Renew - open with pincers.
q   Tightening → Chapter.
3 - Boot
q   Unscrew track rod ball joint before removing.
q   Check for wear (slits, cracks); check sealing surfaces and sealing lips for dirt/damage.
q   Diameter of opening is greater than bellows of TRW power steering box.
q   Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box.
4 - Clamp
q   Renew - open with pincers.
q   Tightening → Chapter.
q   Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box.
5 - Right track rod
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Wheel alignment → Chapter.
q   Diameter of ball joint on seat for bellows ZF: 15 mm Ø TRW: 12.7 mm Ø.
q   Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box.
6 - Left track rod
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Diameter of ball joint on seat for bellows ZF: 15 mm Ø TRW: 12.7 mm Ø.
q   Must not be installed on a TRW power steering box.
q   Adjusting to length → Chapter.
7 - Lock nut, 50 Nm
8 - Track rod ball joint
q   Pressing off → Anchor.
q   Checking:
q   Modification: → Chapter → Booklet27.
9 - Pressure equalising line
10 - 30 Nm
11 - Clamp
12 - Rubber insert
q   Inner diameter ZF: 50 mm TRW: 44 mm.
13 - Identification plate and manufactures initials

   

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