Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive

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Caution

The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:

Connect battery.

Switch on ignition.

Turn steering rack.

Turn steering column.

Not adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage.

Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive

1 -

Fastener

2 -	Steering column

3 -

Bolt

Specified torque → Chapter „Assembly overview - steering column“

4 -	Steering rack

Removing and installing → Chapter

Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”

With power steering control unit -J500-

Can be tested in “Guided fault finding” using → Vehicle diagnostic tester

5 -

Nut

Renew after removing

20 Nm +90°

6 -	Left wheel bearing housing

7 -

Bolt

Renew after removing

70 Nm +90°

8 -

Subframe

9 -	Right wheel bearing housing

10 -	Heat shield

Different versions possible depending on engine version. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”

11 -

Bolt

Either qty. 3 or qty. 4 are fitted depending on engine version. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”

8 Nm

12 -

Wiring

Steering rack

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