Scirocco L4-1715cc 1.7L SOHC (1983)
FIGURE 2 - STEERING GEAR, INSTALLING TIE RODS
(Stamped steel/cast aluminum housing)
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install right (passenger side) tie rod
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with rack centered, turn tie rod ball socket to attain dimension a (see chart below)
Note
Dimension a is measured from edge of large shoulder on tie rod ball socket to edge of stamped steel tube.
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tighten lock ring to 50 N-m (37 ft.lbs.)
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install left (driver side) tie rod
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with rack centered and right side adjusted to dimension a, turn left tie rod ball socket to attain dimension b = 69.0 mm (2.717 in.)
Note Dimension b is measured from edge of large shoulder on tie rod ball socket to first inside shoulder of cast aluminum housing.
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tighten lock ring to 50 N-m (37 ft.ls.b)
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check basic adjustment of left tie rod (see Repair Group 48)
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install steering gear assembly (see Repair Group 48)
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check and adjust toe if necessary
Steering gear, replacing (with solid cast aluminum housing)