Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing steering rack, LHD vehicles, except for e-Golf
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Ball joint puller -T10187- |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
| Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- |
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Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove
ignition key so that the steering lock engages. |
| Vehicles with keyless entry and start system “Keyless
Access” |
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Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the
steering lock engages. |
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De-energise high-voltage system
→ Rep. gr.93. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Disconnect battery
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. |
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Unscrew bolt -1- and fold
footwell trim -2- in direction of
arrow towards vehicle interior. |
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Unscrew bolt -arrow- from
universal joint -1- and pull off
universal joint in -direction of arrow-. |
Caution
| The following work must not be performed while the
universal joint is separated from the steering rack: |
| Not adhering to these instructions will result in
irreparable damage. |
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Remove lower noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
| Vehicles with natural gas engines |
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Unclip natural gas line -1-
from clip -arrow-. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe
-arrows-. |
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Unscrew bolts -1- for pendulum
support. |
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Unscrew nut -1- from coupling
rod -3- on both sides. |
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Pull out coupling rod -3- from
anti-roll bar -2- on left and right
side. |
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Remove nuts -arrows- on left
and right sides of vehicle. |
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Pull swivel joint out of suspension link. |
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Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove
completely. |
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Using ball joint puller -T10187--1-,
press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing, and
unscrew nut. |
Caution
| Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread
on pin. |
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| Vehicles with vehicle level sender |
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Disconnect connector -1- on
front left vehicle level sender -G78- and/or front right vehicle
level sender -G289-, as applicable. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Disconnect connector -1- for
oil level and oil temperature sender -G266-. |
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If fitted, disconnect connector -2-
on continued coolant circulation pump -V51-. Open locking
mechanism -3- in
-direction of arrow-, and release
connector. |
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Pull wiring harness -3- clips
-1- and -2-
off subframe and steering rack. |
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Remove bolts -1- for steering
rack. |
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Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A--1-
under subframe |
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Fixing subframe
→ Chapter and lowering approx. 10 cm. |
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Unscrew bolts -arrows-, and
remove heat shield -1- from
steering rack. |
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| Different heat shields -1- are
installed depending on the engine. On some engines it is
possible to access the connectors for the steering rack without
removing the heat shield. |
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Disconnect connectors -1- and
-2- from steering rack. |
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Unclip wiring harness -1- from
steering rack -2--arrows-. |
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Pull out spreader clip -arrow-. |
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Lower subframe with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. |
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Prise steering rack off subframe, for example with a large
screwdriver, and remove to rear. |
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Place steering rack on a surface as shown. |
| This prevents damage to control unit
-1-. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| Threaded sleeves of steering rack must seat in holes in
subframe. |
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Plug in connectors -1- and
-2- so that they engage audibly. |
Note
| Coat seal on steering rack with suitable lubricant, e.g.
soft soap, before installing steering rack. |
| After fitting the steering rack to the drive shaft ensure
that the seal is not kinked against the assembly plate on the
steering rack. The opening to the footwell must seal correctly.
Otherwise, this can result in water leaks and/or noise. |
| Ensure sealing surfaces are clean. |
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Position steering rack -1- on
subframe. |
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Threaded sleeves -2- of
steering rack must be inserted in holes in subframe
-arrow-. |
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Caution
The following work must not be performed while the universal
joint is separated from the steering rack:
Connect battery ...
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Ball joint puller -T10187-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Assembly overview - steering rack, right-hand drive
Removing and installing steering rack, RHD vehicles, except for e-Golf